History / Description A distinctive Japanese commemorative display set created for the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympic Games, a landmark event in Japanese sporting history and the first Winter Olympics held in Asia. The set features two elegant commemorative cups in contrasting gold-tone and silver-tone finishes, each decorated with the Olympic rings and “SAPPORO ’72”. Both cups are presented together on a black display base beneath a clear protective cover. The front of the case bears the Japanese inscription “札幌オリンピック 記念金銀盃”, meaning “Sapporo Olympics Commemorative Gold and Silver Cups.” The base also retains a maker’s plaque reading “三井金属謹製” (Mitsui Kinzoku), adding an attractive Japanese manufacturing detail to the presentation. Collector Appeal More than 50 years after the Sapporo Games, this well-presented set offers a visually striking piece of Japanese Olympic memorabilia. The combination of the gold-tone and silver-tone cups, prominent SAPPORO ’72 Olympic design, Japanese inscriptions, and dedicated display case makes it particularly attractive for collectors of Olympic memorabilia, Japanese sports history, and vintage commemorative objects. It displays beautifully as a complete presentation piece. Condition The set shows signs of age, previous display and handling. Light surface marks, small spots/discoloration and general age-related wear can be seen on the cups, display base and clear cover. The clear case also shows age-related wear. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and show the condition in detail. Specs - Event: 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympic Games - Country: Japan - Set: 2 commemorative cups - Finish: Gold-tone and silver-tone - Marking on cups: Olympic rings / SAPPORO ’72 - Display case inscription: 札幌オリンピック 記念金銀盃 - Maker’s plaque: 三井金属謹製 (Mitsui Kinzoku) - Includes: Two cups, fitted display base and clear protective cover - Period: 1972 Shipping The item will be carefully packed with particular attention to protecting the cups and display case during international transportation. Shipped from Japan with tracking. Customs Duty Notice Import duties, VAT, customs charges or other fees applicable in the destination country are the responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the item price or shipping cost.