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| Set of five Military Academy saucers. The central pattern is stamped in gold, and around the saucers are three parts: a battle flag, a bird carrying a banner, and an old Japanese village, perhaps symbolic of a hometown. The inscription reads, 'Dispatch Commemorative, Army Infantry Academy'. |
| Old sake bottle with military motif label. |
| This cup was made in 1940, a date set aside by the Japanese government as the Foundation of the Empire day, dating back 2600 years to the mythical Emperor Jimmu. Anyway, in 1940, a nationwide attempt at encouraging the war effort saw celebrations all over the place, and Emperor Hirohito himself attended one of the celebrations at Kashihara Jingu. This cup was made to commemorate that event. Inscribed 'Kashihara Shrine' and also marked 'Founding of the Empire Pottery.' Probably for sale at the shrine during the celebrations. No chips or cracks. Size: 5.5 cm across. Item #33kk5 Price: $15 SOLD |
| Lacquered wood cup with gold gilt Army star. Inscribed 'Great East Asia War Commemorative, [Izube?] 18th Unit'. Rare to find a lacquered cup from this period (1942-45). No chips or cracks. Size: 6.5 cm across. Item #39g Price: $17 sold |
| Lacquered wood cup with gold gilt Imperial kiri crest. Inscribed 'Hirosaki Army Hospital, Showa 13 [1938] April 4th, [Gift from the Emperor?] Commemorative'. It's rare to find a named Army hospital cup. Hirosaki is in Aomori Prefecture. No chips or cracks. Size: 10.5 cm across. Item #39u Price: $15 sold |
| A 3-part porcelain container with printed military scenes. I think this is from the First Sino-Japan War (1894-5). There are various Chinese soldiers having a hard time, some of them falling from the clouds... I'm not exactly sure what these containers were used for. In addition, there may be a third dish missing. I have seen other non-military ones similar to this with three compartments. However, the bottom two match in design (see the sun), so this may be a complete set. Fairly rare item. No chips or cracks on the bottom two, but there is a chip on the inside of the lid. The lid also has an indentation on the top, but it is a manufacturing error. Size: 11 cm tall and 9 cm across. Item #46v Price: $175 or MAKE ME AN OFFER. All offers considered. |
Fantastic Meiji-era cup and bowl set that together looks liek the
Rising Sun battle flag.
Inscribed in the bowl 'Sunrise at Kure.' Kure is a famous naval base
for the IJN.
Inscribed faintly in the white circle of the saucer is a name: 'Sasaki.'
Inscribed in gold 'Conquer Russia Commemorative.'
The maker's mark says 'Great Japan, Made at [Maruhi?]' Unknown
kiln.
No chips or cracks except for a small chip on one of the corners of
the saucer.
Size of saucer: 8 cm by 7.5 cm.
Item #126z
Price: 8550 yen
Rising Sun battle flag.
Inscribed in the bowl 'Sunrise at Kure.' Kure is a famous naval base
for the IJN.
Inscribed faintly in the white circle of the saucer is a name: 'Sasaki.'
Inscribed in gold 'Conquer Russia Commemorative.'
The maker's mark says 'Great Japan, Made at [Maruhi?]' Unknown
kiln.
No chips or cracks except for a small chip on one of the corners of
the saucer.
Size of saucer: 8 cm by 7.5 cm.
Item #126z
Price: 8550 yen
Scarce Army Academy tea cup. The design has
the 10-pointed Academy star and cherry
blossoms.
Thick and sturdy. I have three of these.
Inscribed 'Dutiful and Brave, Army Infantry
Academy, Dispatch Commemorative, Kudo.'
No chips or cracks.
Size: 7.5 cm diameter.
Item #126h
Price: 3250 yen
the 10-pointed Academy star and cherry
blossoms.
Thick and sturdy. I have three of these.
Inscribed 'Dutiful and Brave, Army Infantry
Academy, Dispatch Commemorative, Kudo.'
No chips or cracks.
Size: 7.5 cm diameter.
Item #126h
Price: 3250 yen