Antique Japanese c1930's Ceramic Sake Cup "Loyalty" Cherry Blossom Arms & Armor Holding the ink stick vertically

Holding the ink stick vertically scrape the stick against the wet stone in small circles

Antique Japanese Stair Chest - Kaidandansu 階段箪笥

This plate remains in good condition but it must be noted that this is a small chip on the edge

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Antique Japanese c1930's Ceramic Sake Cup "Loyalty" Cherry Blossom Arms & Armor Holding the ink stick verticallyThis is an antique Japanese Imari ceramic sake cup or Sakazuki. Made for military awards in the early Showa era c 1920's and 1930's. This says Chuyu "Loyalty" and has a makers mark "Yoshikawa". Pale blue with cherry blossoms and a gold rim. The foot of the cup is in the the traditional start shape for the military. Please see the photos for condition, no chips or hairlines. Diameter = 2. 25" Height = 1. 25"