Drinking set (3) - Tin

Set of 3 Japanese tinware cups – Satsuma – Japan – Shōwa era (estimated)

Beautiful set of three traditional Japanese pieces comprising two small sake cups (sakazuki) and a footed cup, accompanied by two wooden boxes.

The box for the two small cups bears the Japanese inscription « 錫器 », meaning “tinware,” confirming the material indicated for these pieces. The cups feature engraved Japanese inscriptions and marks under their base.

Estimated era: Shōwa (1926–1989), probably in the middle or second half of the 20th century.

Dimensions and weight:

2 cups: 6 cm in diameter × 2.7 cm in height; 100 g total.

Footed cup: 4.5 cm in diameter × 8.2 cm in height; 85 g.

Total weight: 185 g, excluding boxes.

Nice vintage condition, with signs of age and use. See photos for details.