1905 Russo Japanese War Port Arthur Mukden Participation Lacquer Army Sake Cup Pour réduction

Description

1905 Russo Japanese War Port Arthur Mukden Participation Lacquer Army Sake Cup

This is an antique Japanese military sake cup, decorated with a pair of flags and a kiri in the center. The words are « Port Arthur Mukden Participation Victorious Return Commemoration ». The soldier’s full name Suzuki Kichisoyo. Both Port Arthur and Mukden were the two major land battles that took place in the Russo Japanese war.

Condition: Excellent – some fading of the gold

Size: 3.5″ across