This is an antique Japanese military sake cup, decorated with a photo-transfer picture of Lieutenant General Oshima, a staff member of the First Army during the Russo Japanese war. His son, Oshima Hiroshi, was the ambassador to Nazi Germany and ended up being a source of intelligence (without him knowing) for the Allies through his communications with Japan. The words on the front are "Lieutenant General Oshima" and on the back "Sole-sale permission Kutani Hayashiya"

Condition: Mint

Size: 2.25" across