Antique Japanese c1930's Ceramic Sake Cup "Loyalty" Cherry Blossom Ishodansu In her kimono paper arms

In her kimono paper arms she holds her baby close

Zen Meditation and even the importation of Tea to China

5 x 19 x 7 cm) stacked together

5" x 19" (width x height x depth)

Antique Japanese c1930's Ceramic Sake Cup "Loyalty" Cherry Blossom Ishodansu In her kimono paper armsThis 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 signs of a hairline crack (priced accordingly). Diameter = 2. 25" Height = 1. 25"