A three-tiered porcelain food container (jubako)
Hizen ware, Imari style, Edo Period (18th century)
Composed of three stacking circular containers with a domed cover surmounted by a loop handle, decorated in underglaze blue, colored enamels and gilt with the "Three Friends" motif, pine, bamboo and plum, separated by square reserves of large cherry blossoms
8in. (20.3cm.) high
A three-tiered porcelain food container (jubako)
Hizen ware, Imari style, Edo Period (18th century)
Composed of three stacking circular containers with a domed cover surmounted by a loop handle, decorated in underglaze blue, colored enamels and gilt with the "Three Friends" motif, pine, bamboo and plum, separated by square reserves of large cherry blossoms
8in. (20.3cm.) high