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Set of five sake cups in real tin (Hon-suzu) with an original wooden box from Japan, each cup about 5.2 cm in diameter and 4.7 cm high, total weight about 148 g, dating to 1950–1960, in good vintage condition with age-related wear.
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Set of 5 sake cups in genuine tin "Hon-suzu" with wooden box – Japan
Beautiful Japanese set comprising 5 sake cups in genuine tin (Hon-suzu / 本錫), kept in their traditional wooden box.
The five cups are decorated with delicate engraved motifs inspired by Japanese nature. The motifs vary slightly from cup to cup.
The lid of the box bears the Japanese inscription 「特選本錫製盃」, indicating that these are genuine tin sake cups of selected quality.
The cups also carry a mark on the reverse side.
Dimensions of one cup: approximately 5.2 cm in diameter × 4.7 cm in height.
Total weight of the 5 cups: approximately 148 g.
The set is accompanied by its original traditional Japanese wooden box.
Origin: Japan
Material: tin (Hon-suzu / 本錫)
Number of pieces: 5 sake cups
Total weight: approx. 148 g
Dimensions: diameter approx. 5.2 cm; height approx. 4.7 cm
Box: original wooden box
Condition: good vintage condition for its age, with normal signs of use and preservation. The box also shows marks, traces and signs of wear related to age. Please examine the photographs carefully.
A beautiful set for enthusiasts of Japanese table art, tinware objects and traditional Japanese decoration.
Set of 5 sake cups in genuine tin "Hon-suzu" with wooden box – Japan
Beautiful Japanese set comprising 5 sake cups in genuine tin (Hon-suzu / 本錫), kept in their traditional wooden box.
The five cups are decorated with delicate engraved motifs inspired by Japanese nature. The motifs vary slightly from cup to cup.
The lid of the box bears the Japanese inscription 「特選本錫製盃」, indicating that these are genuine tin sake cups of selected quality.
The cups also carry a mark on the reverse side.
Dimensions of one cup: approximately 5.2 cm in diameter × 4.7 cm in height.
Total weight of the 5 cups: approximately 148 g.
The set is accompanied by its original traditional Japanese wooden box.
Origin: Japan
Material: tin (Hon-suzu / 本錫)
Number of pieces: 5 sake cups
Total weight: approx. 148 g
Dimensions: diameter approx. 5.2 cm; height approx. 4.7 cm
Box: original wooden box
Condition: good vintage condition for its age, with normal signs of use and preservation. The box also shows marks, traces and signs of wear related to age. Please examine the photographs carefully.
A beautiful set for enthusiasts of Japanese table art, tinware objects and traditional Japanese decoration.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
5
Material
Tin
Country of origin
Japan
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
5.2 cm
Width
5.2 cm
Depth
4.7 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
