Lacquered wood cup with the UK flag and the Japanese flag.
Inscribed 'Return from Korea Commemorative, Yabuki'.
I imagine this refers to the Anglo-Japanese Alliance of 1902, where Japan was given a free reign in Korea
and parts of China. This alliance was renewed twice, the latest being in 1911--right after the annexation of
Korea in 1910. So perhaps this cup is from the later date.
Inscribed 'Return from Korea Commemorative, Yabuki'.
I imagine this refers to the Anglo-Japanese Alliance of 1902, where Japan was given a free reign in Korea
and parts of China. This alliance was renewed twice, the latest being in 1911--right after the annexation of
Korea in 1910. So perhaps this cup is from the later date.
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| This is from the battleship Katori. The design is really nice: An English white ensign Navy flag (upside-down) and a Japanese battle flag. Between these you can see an Imperial mum and a propeller. Inscribed 'His Majesty the Crown Prince, Trip to Europe Commemorative, Aboard the Honorable Warship Katori'. On the base is a personal name: Hasegawa. This trip was in 1922. |
| The flag to the left is the Japanese Emperor's flag. This rarely appears on cups. Inscribed 'Imperial Guard.' |
| Nicely hand-painted Japanese and American national flags. Inscribed 'Cross to America Commemorative, Yoshimura.' |
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