Vintage Wajima Lacquer Sake Cups Set 3 – Vermilion with Gold Maki-e Crane Motifs

Description

View Vintage Wajima Lacquer Sake Cups Set 3 – Vermilion with Gold Maki-e Crane Motifs with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Each cup features a rich vermilion lacquer base, beautifully contrasted with delicate gold maki-e decorations depicting cranes in flight. The crane (tsuru) is one of Japan’s most auspicious symbols, representing longevity, good health, and happiness. A refined set of three vintage Japanese sake cups crafted in the distinguished tradition of Wajima-nuri lacquerware. Each cup features a rich vermilion lacquer base, beautifully contrasted with delicate gold maki-e decorations depicting cranes in flight. The crane (tsuru) is one of Japan’s most auspicious symbols, representing longevity, good health, and happiness. The motifs of “a thousand cranes” (senbazuru) and “flocks of cranes” evoke blessings of long life and prosperity, making these cups especially suitable for celebratory occasions such as New Year or special gatherings. Crafted from wood and coated with layers of lacquer, the cups have a smooth, lustrous finish with a subtle patina that reflects their age and authenticity. Both functional and symbolic, this elegant set is ideal for enjoying sake or as a meaningful decorative piece for collectors of Japanese lacquerware. Size: Dia:  12 cm  Height: 7.5 cm Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Asian › 1900-Now › Japanese › Other Japanese Collectibles.

Provenance

Ownership History Not Available

SKU

260505-4

Country of Origin

Japan

Culture

Japanese

Handmade

Yes

California Prop 65 Warning

NA