Very Rare Japanese Military Meiji Era Individual Soldier Photo Transfer Victory Army Sake Cup À vendre

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Very Rare Japanese Military Meiji Era Individual Soldier Photo Transfer Victory Army Sake Cup

This is a very rare antique Japanese military sake cup, decorated with two characters in the middle that I believe may be a name. The words on the side in blue are « Victorious Return Commemoration » and on the other side, a picture of a soldier in Meiji-era uniform. This is most likely a Russo Japanese war period cup. The soldier may have died and this was a way to commemorate him for the remaining family. There’s a maker’s mark in the base. These photo transfer cups are much rarer than the ones with generals on them as they are individualized.

Condition: Mint

Size: 2.25″ across