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Sake cup with maki-e design of carp in waves
Shirai Kakosai19th century, Edo period
Tachibana Museum
Fukuoka-ken, Japan
This vermilion lacquered wine cup has a taka maki-e (high-relief sprinkled metal design) of a carp in waves on the interior surface.
It is considered to be a gift from some superior.
Details
- Title: Sake cup with maki-e design of carp in waves
- Creator: Shirai Kakosai
- Date Created: 19th century, Edo period
- Physical Dimensions: Dia: 9.2cm, H: 2.4cm
- Type: Lacquerware
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