M：Wajima Lacquerware Jubako with Chikin and Kotobuki-matsuba

Origin: Japan

Size: 19.8 x 19.8 x 23.8 (Four tires)

Material: Urushi lacquer on natural wood base

This refined jubako comes from Wajima, a coastal city revered for producing some of Japan’s most enduring lacquerware. Meticulously handcrafted using Wajima’s signature base—built with layers of lacquer over diatomaceous earth—this piece embodies the region’s hallmark: strength beneath serenity.

What sets this jubako apart is its decoration in chinkin, or “sunken gold.” In this centuries-old technique, patterns are delicately incised into the lacquered surface with a fine blade, then inlaid with gold leaf or powder. Unlike the brilliance of maki-e, chinkin evokes a quieter radiance—one that shimmers from within the carved line, intimate and enduring.

Adorning this piece is the jubomatsu motif: pine needles (matsuba), long revered in Japanese culture as a symbol of longevity, resilience, and celebration, paired with the character for kotobuki (寿), meaning long life or felicity. The combination speaks of timeless wishes—for prosperity, for health, for continuity.

 • This is a delicate work of art made from natural wood and finished with multiple layers of hand-applied lacquer. Please avoid strong impact, pressure, or dropping, as this may cause cracking or surface damage.

 • Keep out of direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, and damp or dry environments. Store in a well-ventilated, shaded area.

 • After use, gently wipe with a soft, damp cloth and immediately follow with a dry cloth.

 • Not suitable for microwave ovens, dishwashers, or dryers.