Japanese Spice Container
Collection: Commercial Connections
Object Category: Spices and Spice-Related Objects
Object Type: Spice Boxes
Continent: Asia
Geographic Region: Eastern Asia
Materials: Papier-mâché
width: 2.5 in;
height: 4.5 in;
depth: 2.5 in
This is a Japanese spice jar. Japan, especially the city of Kanazawa, is known for its curry mix. Kanazawa curry is known for its rich, almost chocolate color with a thicker consistency than most Japanese curries. It is often paired with a deep-fried fillet of pork.
Source:
https://visitkanazawa.jp/en/know-before-you-go/detail_239.html