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A great pair of antique Japanese sake cups
Red lacquerware over wood with golden interior
The gold powder was applied …
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A great pair of antique Japanese sake cups
Red lacquerware over wood with golden interior
The gold powder was applied onto the lacquered surface by using a special technique
Extremely fine floral designs hand painted over the gold; red rose on one, pink wisteria on the other
Non-centered, asymmetrical motifs in harmony with the exquisite Japanese aesthetics
Most likely made in Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture, renown for its lacquerware
Circa early 20th century, Meiji/Taisho period
Measurements: Approximately 2.5" top diameter x 1.25" high
Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. A few scratches to the gold, commensurate with age and use. All original.
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- Dimensions
- 2.5ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 1.25ʺH
- Styles
- Japanese
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Lacquer
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- Very Good overall. Please see photos. A few scratches to the gold, commensurate with age and use. All original. Very Good overall. Please see photos. A few scratches to the gold, commensurate with age and use. All original. less
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