Japanese Vintage Lacquer Sake Cup Set of 6 Nested Cups

Description

View Japanese Vintage Lacquer Sake Cup Set of 6 Nested Cups with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. With its refined aesthetic and symbolic decoration, this set is ideal for collectors of Japanese antiques, lacquerware enthusiasts, or as a unique decorative display piece. This is a beautiful set of traditional Japanese lacquerware sake cups, finished in a vibrant vermilion red urushi lacquer and decorated with exquisite gold maki-e designs. The set consists of six nested cups of graduated sizes, each adorned with auspicious motifs of pine trees and cranes—symbols of longevity, prosperity, and good fortune in Japanese culture. The intricate maki-e technique showcases fine craftsmanship, where gold powder is delicately applied onto the lacquer surface to create elegant and timeless imagery. Traditionally, such sake cups are used during New Year celebrations and festive occasions, making this set not only a functional item but also a meaningful cultural artifact. With its refined aesthetic and symbolic decoration, this set is ideal for collectors of Japanese antiques, lacquerware enthusiasts, or as a unique decorative display piece. Size: Dia:  21 cm  Height: 14 cm Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Asian › 1900-Now › Japanese › Other Japanese Collectibles.

Provenance

Ownership History Not Available

SKU

260320-1

Country of Origin

Japan

Culture

Japanese

Handmade

Yes

California Prop 65 Warning

NA