This is an antique Japanese military sake cup, decorated with a pair of flags, a helmet, and some cherry blossoms. One of the flag is the one of Manchukuo, a rare thing to see on lacquered cups. The words are "Manchuria Dispatch Leaving the Service Commemoration" "36th Infantry". The soldier's name Tanabe is on the back.

Condition: Excellent - some of the gold has turned black over time around the rim

Size: 2.5" across