Unique Antique Japanese Military Coconut Shell Taiwan Defense Lacquer Cups
Unique Antique Japanese Military Coconut Shell Taiwan Defense Lacquer Cups

Unique Antique Japanese Military Coconut Shell Taiwan Defense Lacquer Cups

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This is a really unique pair of Japanese lacquer cups (bowls), each of which is made from a half of a coconut shell. The words on the inside of one of the cups are "Taiwan Garrison Commemoration". The interior is lacquered so it can hold liquids, and each cup also has a metal ring attached to it at the top, presumably for tying it to something. This is quite fitting for the theme of Taiwan, at the time, being thought of as a tropical island of relatively undeveloped agriculture. Quite a nice souvenir to bring back from Taiwan if you were just stationed there for two years!

Condition: Mint for the one with the words. The one without words is cracking a bit on one side - probably a natural thing because the shell shrank as it dried out.

Size: Approximately 5" across at their widest.

Unique Antique Japanese Military Coconut Shell Taiwan Defense Lacquer Cups
Unique Antique Japanese Military Coconut Shell Taiwan Defense Lacquer Cups
Unique Antique Japanese Military Coconut Shell Taiwan Defense Lacquer Cups