Basketry lunch box | bento-bako
Place of OriginJapan
Date1900-2000
CultureJapanese
MaterialsBamboo
DimensionsH. 7 1/4 in x W. 10 in x D. 4 in, H.18.4 cm x W. 25.4 cm x D. 10.2 cm
Credit LineLloyd Cotsen Japanese Bamboo Basket Collection
Object number2006.3.236
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewThis clamshell-type lunch box has metal hinges, handle, and clasp. The sides of the box are woven in a fine mat plait using extremely narrow bamboo strips. The corners of the box have leather patches attached. The edges of the box are banded with wide strips of bamboo and stitched with rattan. The interior of the box, which has a wider twill weave, is lined with brown cotton cloth patterned with green circles.
approx. 1868-1940
approx. 1868-1950
approx. 1900-2000
approx. 1900-1926
1615-1800