Antique 1895 Sino Japanese War Metal Golden Kite Flags Army Sake Cup en offre

Description

Antique 1895 Sino Japanese War Metal Golden Kite Flags Army Sake Cup

This is an antique Japanese military sake cup, decorated with four flags with a chrysanthemum on top being carried by a golden kite, the messenger from the Shinto gods. The words on the back are « Meiji 27/28th Years War Victory Commemoration » which refers to the 1895-6 war between Japan and China. The cup is made of metal with a gilt on the surface. It is quite large at 4″.

Condition: Excellent – please see pictures

Size: 4″ across