Very Rare Antique Japanese Military WW2 Rabaul Capture Kutani Army Sake Cup
Very Rare Antique Japanese Military WW2 Rabaul Capture Kutani Army Sake Cup

Very Rare Antique Japanese Military WW2 Rabaul Capture Kutani Army Sake Cup

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This is a very interesting cup - decorated with a star and the words "Rabaul" (literally Ra-ba-u-ru). The maker's mark Kutani Eiraku is on the back. The Japanese army captured Rabaul in 1942 from the Australians after landing a brigade there. The exterior of the cup is decorated with some auspicious clouds. Cups from the Pacific War are very rare as victories stopped after about 1942.

Condition: Mint

Size: 2" across

Very Rare Antique Japanese Military WW2 Rabaul Capture Kutani Army Sake Cup
Very Rare Antique Japanese Military WW2 Rabaul Capture Kutani Army Sake Cup
Very Rare Antique Japanese Military WW2 Rabaul Capture Kutani Army Sake Cup