Antique Japanese Edo Era (c1850) Sake Cup Guinomi Hand Painted Ceramic 2" Bamboo Great as a stand alone

Great as a stand alone piece of art with calligraphy or for use as a vase with a century of history

1920) ten piece set of red lacquer nesting bowl and serving tray set

This Tsuba has 4  tagane ato which it would only have if it was a fixed to a blade at some point in the past

Subsequently

NOTE: There are several areas that show damage

Antique Japanese Edo Era (c1850) Sake Cup Guinomi Hand Painted Ceramic 2" Bamboo Great as a stand aloneThis is an antique Japanese late Edo Era (c. 1800 1860) all hand painted sake cup (Guinomi or Sakazuki) used specifically for drinking sake. This cup was fired in a wood burning kiln at high temperatures for lasting durability. It has a stylized floral and garden design in akai imari (multi color imari). It measures 1 7 8" in across by 1 3 4" tall (4. 75 x 4. 5 cm). This cup remains in fine condition with no chips or hairlines. A perfect size for