This is an antique Japanese military sake cup, decorated with a cherry blossom in the middle with the words "Ke" "Heavy" which is short for "Kechi Heavy Artillery" and the soldier's name Baba. The base of the cup is a cherry blossom. Kechi was a fortress on the island of Tsushima guarding the entrance to the Seto Sea from that side.

Condition: Excellent - some fading of the gold

Size: 2" across