lacquered oval bento Kiso-nuri (large)

This is a Kiso-lacquered Kiso cypress bent wood box, showcasing the traditional skills of the artisans. Wooden lunch boxes, which are not made of plastic, absorb excess moisture, allowing you to enjoy delicious rice. Made with genuine Japanese lacquer, it is water-resistant, insulating, and antiseptic. Dimensions with lid: 20.0 x 13.8 x 5.5 cm Capacity: 750cc Ideal for men and students' lunch boxes. Lacquerware has long been said to have antiseptic and insect-repellent properties, and the more you use it, the more refined its texture becomes. The base is made by bending straight-grained Kiso cypress boards and then applying raw lacquer in a rubbing-like manner, a technique called suri-nuri. The grain of the Kiso cypress is clearly visible. The lacquer's shades come out depending on the condition of the wood, expressing a simple and uncomplicated beauty. Because lacquer is also made from wood, it naturally breathes and there is no excess moisture, so rice does not harden.