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Sake cup with maki-e design of carp in waves

Shirai Kakosai19th century, Edo period

Tachibana Museum

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.

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  • 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
Tachibana Museum

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