【Antique】[Taisho 1st Year (1912)] Vermilion Lacquer Wooden Cup for Imperial Gift, Lacquerware, Lacquered Sake Cup, Red Lacquer, Commemorative Award

A lacquered sake cup, a commemorative award from the 42nd year of the Meiji era (1909).
This is a red lacquered wooden cup.

This is a red lacquered sake cup with the date May 20, 1909, 115 years ago.

It was stored in my family's tea cabinet. It's part of my antique collection. (^^)

The surface of the cup features a gold design on a red background:
Cherry blossoms and the Paulownia crest (Gosan no Kiri)
The back reads:
In recognition of meritorious service in the construction of the county school
Inside the base, it says:
May 20, Meiji 42nd Year
It is believed that committee members who contributed to the construction of the county school were awarded this sake cup as a token of appreciation.

Size: Diameter 9.5cm x Height 3.5cm
(Depth 2.0cm)

Although it is estimated to be over 115 years old, it appears to be unused and is in beautiful condition with no noticeable scratches, chips, or damage. Please check the photos. It does not come with its original box or any writing on the box.

★ As this is an antique item, there may be scratches and dirt consistent with its age and natural aging.
We understand that words and images may not fully convey the condition of the item.

✭ Furthermore, our assessment of the item's age is based on amateur observation and is not definitive.

We kindly ask for your understanding of the above points. This is an antique item stored in a private home, and will be sold as-is, with no returns or exchanges (NCNR).

We will carefully pack your order using recycled materials. Thank you for your understanding.

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