Rare Beautiful Antique Japanese Red Lacquer Maki-e Ceremonial Sake Cup - 1928

Description

View Rare Beautiful Antique Japanese Red Lacquer Maki-e Ceremonial Sake Cup - 1928 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Rare antique ceremonial red lacquer sake cup. There are well wishes for a long and blessed life inside the top of the cup and around the side written in gold lacquer. The date is also written on the outer side which is the 3rd year of the Showa reign which is 1928. Rare antique ceremonial red lacquer sake cup. Such cups were used especially for wedding ceremonies. There are well wishes for a long and blessed life inside the top of the cup and around the side written in gold lacquer. The date is also written on the outer side which is the 3rd year of the Showa reign which is 1928. This set was bought at a fundraiser to benefit the Stanford Cantor Art Museum in 2017.  The cup measures 4” in diameter and is 1 1/4” in height. Condition: Excellent for age. One tiny chip on rim.. Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › Japan › Glasses & Cups.

Primary Material

lacquer

Color

Red

Original/Reproduction

Antique Original

Region of Origin

Japan

Age

1900-1940

Maker

Unknown

Country of Origin

Japan