Vintage Japanese Sake Cup - Red Lacquer Urushi, Samurai Family Crest, Wooden Box Gift

This vintage Japanese sake cup is a red lacquer wooden sake cup featuring a samurai family crest with an intricate paulownia flower design, perfect for traditional sake drinking and enhancing any collection. Measuring 3.5 inches (9 cm) in diameter and 1.4 inches (3.5 cm) tall, this authentic antique cup weighs just 0.6 ounces (16 grams) and is crafted from high-quality wood coated with urushi lacquerware and accented with gold. The lacquer sake cup’s smooth finish offers a tactile pleasure that enhances the sake’s flavor, making each sip a refined experience.

The samurai family crest, known as the goshichi-kiri, displays seven paulownia flowers in the center flanked by five on each side. This prestigious emblem was historically linked to powerful Japanese families such as the Ashikaga and Toyotomi clans, adding cultural depth and heritage to this collectible sake cup. The back of the cup features kanji characters representing the shrine name, further authenticating its vintage Japanese tableware origins.

This red lacquer cup comes carefully packaged in a wooden box, making it an ideal Japanese tableware gift for collectors or lovers of traditional sake rituals. Despite minor signs of age such as small scratches and slight lacquer peeling on the back, it remains in good condition and fully functional.

Key features:

- Size: Height 1.4 in (3.5 cm), Diameter 3.5 in (9 cm)

- Weight: 0.6 oz (16 g)

- Materials: Wood base with urushi lacquerware finish and gold accents

- Design: Samurai family crest with paulownia flower motif (goshichi-kiri)

- Includes original wooden box for storage or gifting

- Authentic antique vintage Japanese sake cup with historical significance

- Perfect for traditional sake drinking or display as collectible sake cups

Additional benefits:

- Enhances sake flavor through natural urushi lacquer coating

- Prestigious design connects to samurai heritage and imperial symbolism

- Lightweight and durable construction suitable for everyday use or special occasions

- Ideal collectible piece for enthusiasts of Japanese lacquerware and vintage tableware

Our customers appreciate this lacquer sake cup for its blend of artistry, history, and functionality. It has been carefully preserved to maintain its authentic character while providing a unique drinking experience. The wooden box ensures safe storage and makes it a thoughtful gift choice.

Please note that as an authentic antique item, slight imperfections from aging are part of its charm but do not affect usability. We recommend examining all photos closely to understand its condition before purchase.

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Experience the elegance of traditional Japanese tableware with this exquisite vintage Japanese sake cup—a timeless addition to any collection or a refined way to enjoy your favorite sake.