WWII Imperial Japanese Army Lacquer Sake Cup Set x5 China Campaign & Taisho Gift

  

Set of five crimson-lacquer "sakazuki" sake cups spanning four decades of Imperial Japanese history. Each piece was a personal trophy: awarded by an Emperor, bought at a shrine stall during victory parades, or ordered by frontline units heading home. Together they trace Japan's military arc from Port Arthur (1904) through the Taisho court's last flourish, and on to the hard campaigns of China and the Pacific. Hand-turned wood, urushi lacquer, and genuine gold leaf - the same materials used on officer-sword scabbards. No two inscriptions are alike; they record exact dates, unit numbers, and official slogans such as ("May your martial fortune be everlasting").

3.2 in / 8 cm; perfect for display stands or shadow boxes. Light age wear only; no cracks or repairs.

Lacquer still rings like glass when tapped - a sign of quality kiln drying. Own a Piece of History.

Whether you collect medals, field gear, or the wider Pacific War narrative, this micro-museum fits in one hand yet tells an 8-volume story. International Buyers - Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.