| | Stockno.: | K24-144 | Artist: | Anonymous | Description: | Lacquer cake box in the shape of a red sea bream. The belly forms the lid, which can be removed to reveal a black lacquer interior. Comes with a black lacquer tray. From Meiji era (1868-1912).
This lacquer cake box is intented as a satogaeri present (the practice of returning home to visiting one's parents for a prolonged time, often after a long absence or as a bride’s first visit after getting married), with the auspicious sea bream making it a perfect symbolic gift.
In Japan the red sea bream fish (tai) is considered a symbol of good luck, its name is associated with the word medetai, meaning ‘auspicious' or 'congratulatory.’ During the Edo period (1603-1868), tai was one of the most highly regarded sea foods and was often presented as a gift to the shogun.
With original box, inscription reads: sea bream, large cake box (takaradai, dai kashiki). | Signed: | Unsigned. | Size: | 50.8cm x 27.4cm x 14.8cm (tray: 48.2cm x 28.3cm x1.7cm) | Condition: | | Price: | Euro 850 | Reference: | | | | |
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