Lot 1568:
Three Japanese Military Commemorative Porcelain Sake Cups, Early to Mid-20th Century
Sold for: $65
Description
A group of three Japanese military commemorative porcelain sake cups, likely dating to the early to mid-20th century and decorated with overglaze enamels. The leftmost cup features a blue underglaze design depicting crossed Japanese flags (the Rising Sun flag and the national flag) beneath a cherry blossom. The middle cup is decorated with a red Rising Sun motif, black calligraphy translating to “祝” (celebration), and a red square seal inscribed “記念” (commemoration). The rightmost cup, which has a metallic rim, depicts a military cannon amidst stylized trees and is also marked with red text reading “記念” (commemoration).
Condition report:
Condition varies. The left and middle cups appear in good overall condition with minor wear consistent with age. The rightmost cup exhibits a significant rim chip and an associated crack extending from the chip.
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