Japanese Military Sake Cups, 1894–1945 by Dan King 2004 Shunga This plaque captures that enduring

This plaque captures that enduring fusion of art

The center design is that of a flower family crest or Mon known as a Mokko Mon

with a frontal plate on which a badge representing their city was embossed

and good fortune—traditionally bestowed upon households or newly established businesses as a blessing

It has a beautiful hand painted Noh mask on the bottom and tiny calligraphy on the sides

Japanese Military Sake Cups, 1894–1945 by Dan King 2004 Shunga This plaque captures that enduringThe first comprehensive English language reference on Japanese military sake cups commissioned between the First Sino Japanese War and the end of World War II. Sake cups were ordered by servicemen across all branches naval crews, pilots, tank crews, infantry, cavalry, and support units to commemorate enlistment, overseas assignment, and return home, each typically inscribed with the owner's name and regiment. King provides guidance on translating