Sakai Sangyo Kiso Hinoki Oval Menpa Two-Tier Bentwood Lunch Box, Made in Japan, Lacquer, Wappa Bento, Kiso Lacquerware

A lunch box made from lightweight hinoki cypress using the skilled techniques of an artisan! A beloved lunch box by mountain artisans. A hinoki bento box passed down in Narai-juku, Kiso. The name "menpa" comes from the lumberjacks who would stuff their lunch boxes to the brim with rice. Material: Hinoki (Japanese cypress), Top & Bottom: Sawara (Japanese sawara) and Cherry bark (lacquered). Dimensions: Approx. 16 x 10.8 x 9 cm (H); Interior: Approx. 14.8 x 9.3 x 3 cm (Deep); Top: 3 cm; Bottom: 3.8 cm (Weight): 200 g. Notes: Capacity: Top: 350 ml, Bottom: 400 ml; Number of times: 5; Top: Approx. 1.0 cup, Bottom: 1.2 cups (approx. 0.7 go); Divider: Approx. 9.1 x 2.7 x 0.4 cm (Deep). Accessories: 1 divider. Not dishwasher or microwave safe. Can be used with either one or two tiers. Country of origin: Japan