Unknown - Box - Wood - Maki-e Sake Cups

This set consists of three lacquer sake cups decorated in fine maki-e.

*From the store

Each cup features different traditional Japanese auspicious motifs, including a thread spool (itomaki), chrysanthemum, samurai helmet (kabuto), willow, cherry blossom, hagoita battledore, temari ball, and kagami mochi.

In Japanese culture, these motifs symbolize longevity, protection, prosperity, harmonious relationships, and the continuity of family lineage. The thread spool represents enduring bonds, the chrysanthemum signifies long life and nobility, the samurai helmet conveys protection and strength, while the kagami mochi expresses wishes for family prosperity. The temari ball and cherry blossoms suggest harmony and joyful beginnings.

Together, the three cups form a celebratory composition filled with wishes for happiness and good fortune. Such auspicious imagery makes this set particularly suitable for festive occasions or as a symbolic gift.
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Setting weight
This piece weighs 0.8 kg and will be shipped in 80 size.

Material
Wooden, lacquerware, Maki-e

Size
・Height: Small: 2 cm (0.79 in), Medium: 2 cm (0.79 in), Large: 2.5 cm (0.98 in)
・Width: Small: 9.2 cm (3.62 in), Medium: 10.2 cm (4.02 in), Large: 11 cm (4.33 in)
・Body weight: 45 g (total for 3 pieces)

Condition
There are scuffs and minor scratches due to age.

Remarks
Box material: There is no signature on the box.

*This piece cannot be shipped with the painting. Please understand beforehand.

Other
There is a note about shipping restrictions and VAT. Please check before purchase.
*There may be a slight difference in color between the photo and the actual product.

*Notes on Shipping
【Important Notice Regarding Shipping to the United States】

Due to recent changes in U.S. customs and import regulations, we have been forced to switch to a different shipping carrier exclusively for shipments to the United States.

As a result, free shipping is no longer available for U.S. orders, and shipping costs may be significantly higher compared to other countries.

Please note that if EMS shipping to the United States becomes available again in the future, we may return to our regular, lower shipping rates.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and greatly appreciate your understanding.

(Especially for Customers in Italy)
We generally ship by EMS from Japan.

Recently, there has been an increase in cases where packages shipped to Italy have experienced delays or difficulties reaching customers due to strict customs procedures.

As a result, please be aware that delivery to Italy may take several weeks to about one month.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but we kindly ask that you regularly check the tracking number (along with your postal code) on the website of your local postal service to monitor the status of your shipment.
In some cases, it may also be necessary to contact your local delivery company directly.

In addition, if you are a new customer in Italy, we kindly ask that you provide your codice fiscale via chat after placing your order.
Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.

Biography
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