Antique Japanese c1930's Ceramic Sake Cup "Loyalty" Cherry Blossom Arms & Armor Holding the ink stick vertically

Holding the ink stick vertically scrape the stick against the wet stone in small circles

including historical scenes

The design features intricate kimono patterns

This plate remains in good condition but it must be noted that this is a small chip on the edge

was a legendary Chinese general and a key figure in the historical novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Antique Japanese c1930's Ceramic Sake Cup "Loyalty" Cherry Blossom Arms & Armor Holding the ink stick verticallyThis 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"