Very Rare Russo Japanese War North China Garrison Railroad Map Lacquer Army Sake Cup

Very Rare Russo Japanese War North China Garrison Railroad Map Lacquer Army Sake CupThis is an antique Japanese military sake cup, decorated with a map of North China. The sea is in the dark, silvery colour, while a railroad and the Great Wall are marked. Locations on the map include Shanhai Pass, Tianjin, Beijing, and Qinghuangdao. The land is marked with a striking image of sun with rays. The words on the back of the cup are "Before and after the Russo Japanese War North China Garrison Commemoration". This was presumably a

with the words "Commemoration" in black

decorated with a horse's head inside a cherry blossom shape

and the words "Discharge Commemoration" 2nd Field Artillery" and the soldier's name Uemura

The back of the saucer has the words "Crown Prince Europe Tour Commemoration"

The tray is made of lacquered wood

The words in black on the back are "Discharge Commemoration" and there's the letters "NY" embossed in the center - probably the maker's mark

The soldier's name Akio is on the back

decorated with a map of North China including Nanjing

The words are "16th Infantry Commemoration"

decorated with a heavy Type-92 machine gun

decorated with a crane

Size: 3" across