Antique Japanese c1930's Ceramic Sake Cup "Loyalty" Cherry Blossom Saw along with its warm aged

along with its warm aged patina

This is a vintage Japanese ikebana flower/bonsai stand called a Kadai 花台

Author: George Nakashima

This storage box remains in good condition

Antique Japanese c1930's Ceramic Sake Cup "Loyalty" Cherry Blossom Saw along with its warm agedThis is an antique Japanese Imari ceramic sake cup or Sakazuki. Made for military awards in the early Showa era c 1920's and 1930's. This says Chuyu "Loyalty" and has a makers mark "Yoshikawa". Pale blue with cherry blossoms and a gold rim. The foot of the cup is in the the traditional start shape for the military. Please see the photos for condition, no chips or hairlines. Diameter = 2. 25" Height = 1. 25"