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What is it?
Sake Cup Set
What is it made of?
Wood/Lacquer/Paint
Where is it from?
Japan
When was it made?
pre-1960
Object ID
AB XX 29
Description

This set of five sake cups (guinomi) are made of lacquered wood painted red on the outside and gold on the inside. Four of the cups feature flower designs (including an iris, cherry blossoms, plum blossoms, and a chrysanthemum) for each of the seasons; the other cup features a crane. The cup set comes with a matching bowl used for condiments. 

Credit
Donated by Mrs. S. L. Magoun, 1960.
AB XX 29 Sake Cup and Bowl Set