Antique Japanese Hand Painted Ceramic Sake Cup White, Green & Gold Tansu There is also some loss

There is also some loss to the gold lacquer interior on one of the boxes (see picture 8)

It is all made from the highly prized Hongmu wood which is very dense and heavy

This Testubin has been restored to its original functioning condition by a process using 100% natural martials to remove excess rust and seal the interior with a layer of protective oxidized tannin

This pair of antique Japanese Meiji Era (c

the patching of torn or worn fabrics to make them last longer

Antique Japanese Hand Painted Ceramic Sake Cup White, Green & Gold Tansu There is also some lossThis is an antiquehand painted sake cup used specifically for drinking sake. This cup ismade of ultra thin ceramic and glazed in textured matte green with fleck stippling throughout. It measures 2 1 2" in across by 1" tall ( 6 x 2. 5 cm). Having been safely stored, it remains in good condition. A perfect size for enjoying sake.