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Packages page 3
| Two lids that have the same phrases that are found on sake cups. LEFT: Expedition to Russia Commemorative. RIGHT: Disbandment Commemorative. |
| Rare naval box. The box shows that this shop was in Yokosuka Naval Port. The name of the shop was 'Tanuki-ya Commemorative Goods Store.' |
| Sake cup maker's label. |
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| Showa 14 (1939) lacquered wood sake cup set with matching stand. Also paulonia wood case. |
| Beautiful cup commemorating the enthronement of Hirohito. Note the fine wood box. |
| Here are some packages that are considerably thinner than the cardboard boxes. They are actually a kind of sturdy rice paper. It seems quite clear that these were meant to be disposed of after bringing the cups home. They have thin paper flaps on either end that do not hook together, so the cups would have a tendency to slip right out if not handled carefully. |
Inscribed 'Commemorative Sake Cup, Yokosuka
Tobu-Saka Street, Hirano Lacquered Wood Shop.'
Tobu-Saka Street, Hirano Lacquered Wood Shop.'
