No. 99983651

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Cup - Hanging Sake Cup with Netsuke — Coconut Shell & Horn, Japanese Antique - Coconut shell, horn (netsuke), and braided cord
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Cup - Hanging Sake Cup with Netsuke — Coconut Shell & Horn, Japanese Antique - Coconut shell, horn (netsuke), and braided cord

This is a Japanese hanging sake cup (sage-hai), crafted from a polished coconut shell and paired with a small netsuke-style toggle made from horn or bone. The cup is suspended by a braided natural fiber cord, used for carrying or attaching to a sash (obi) — a practice common in traditional Japanese travel and outdoor drinking culture. The use of coconut shell suggests it may have been a souvenir or luxury item from southern Japan or Ryukyu (Okinawa), reflecting the fascination with exotic materials during the late Meiji and Taishō periods. This finely aged piece combines Japanese craftsmanship with natural materials, making it both a collectible folk craft and a functional drinking accessory of the era. Method of Shipment FedEx or Japan Post NOTICE The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped by FedEx or Japan Post. Delivery usually takes 1–2 weeks. Heavy items may be shipped by sea, which may take 1 to 2 months to arrive. The shipping method may vary depending on the item price and size. Sometimes Customs or the delivery company in your country may contact you by phone or email for clearance. Please make sure you are available to respond. If not, the parcel may be returned to me, and reshipping will cost more than twice the original shipping fee. I appreciate your cooperation.

No. 99983651

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Cup - Hanging Sake Cup with Netsuke — Coconut Shell & Horn, Japanese Antique - Coconut shell, horn (netsuke), and braided cord

Cup - Hanging Sake Cup with Netsuke — Coconut Shell & Horn, Japanese Antique - Coconut shell, horn (netsuke), and braided cord

This is a Japanese hanging sake cup (sage-hai), crafted from a polished coconut shell and paired with a small netsuke-style toggle made from horn or bone. The cup is suspended by a braided natural fiber cord, used for carrying or attaching to a sash (obi) — a practice common in traditional Japanese travel and outdoor drinking culture.
The use of coconut shell suggests it may have been a souvenir or luxury item from southern Japan or Ryukyu (Okinawa), reflecting the fascination with exotic materials during the late Meiji and Taishō periods.
This finely aged piece combines Japanese craftsmanship with natural materials, making it both a collectible folk craft and a functional drinking accessory of the era.

Method of Shipment
FedEx or Japan Post

NOTICE
The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped by FedEx or Japan Post.
Delivery usually takes 1–2 weeks.
Heavy items may be shipped by sea, which may take 1 to 2 months to arrive.
The shipping method may vary depending on the item price and size.
Sometimes Customs or the delivery company in your country may contact you by phone or email for clearance. Please make sure you are available to respond.
If not, the parcel may be returned to me, and reshipping will cost more than twice the original shipping fee.
I appreciate your cooperation.

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