In a multi-part container, comprising a bath-shaped base (2), a peripheral wall and a hood-like lid (7), wherein the wall has a plurality of wall sections (10) which collectively form the ring-shaped peripheral wall, having an inner wall surface (14) directed towards the container interior, an outer wall surface (15) directed towards the outside, a lower edge set into the base, an upper edge covered by the lid and at least one edged recess (9), and wherein there is provided in the base and/or in the lid at least one closure element (12) which engages in the recess, the invention proposes that the recess is configured as an inwardly projecting trough.