Very Rare Antique Japanese Military "Nell" Over Waves Airmen Lacquer Bento Box
Very Rare Antique Japanese Military "Nell" Over Waves Airmen Lacquer Bento Box

Very Rare Antique Japanese Military "Nell" Over Waves Airmen Lacquer Bento Box

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This is a very rare antique Japanese military bento box. The lacquered box is decorated on the cover with two Mitsubishi G3M "Nell" bombers flying over some waves. The Nell was a navy bomber used from 1935 onwards until the end of WW2. The box is otherwise undecorated. It is made of thick lacquered wood - much thicker than the usual stuff you see on trays and cups, and is obviously meant to hold something more substantial. It's about the right size for a bento box, for a bed of rice with some other food there so the crew can eat, or that's the idea at least.

Condition: The corners of the lid and the base box are worn down a bit, showing clear signs of use. Some minor surface wear. No cracks.

Size: Top of lid (the largest size) is 6"x4.5"

Very Rare Antique Japanese Military "Nell" Over Waves Airmen Lacquer Bento Box
Very Rare Antique Japanese Military "Nell" Over Waves Airmen Lacquer Bento Box
Very Rare Antique Japanese Military "Nell" Over Waves Airmen Lacquer Bento Box
Very Rare Antique Japanese Military "Nell" Over Waves Airmen Lacquer Bento Box
Very Rare Antique Japanese Military "Nell" Over Waves Airmen Lacquer Bento Box
Very Rare Antique Japanese Military "Nell" Over Waves Airmen Lacquer Bento Box
Very Rare Antique Japanese Military "Nell" Over Waves Airmen Lacquer Bento Box
Very Rare Antique Japanese Military "Nell" Over Waves Airmen Lacquer Bento Box