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Stunning Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Set of 3 Hatsuyume Lacquer Sake Cups
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Stunning Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Set of 3 Hatsuyume Lacquer Sake Cups

1900 - 1920
Sold 26 April 2026 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Delightful Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) set of 3 maki-e lacquer vermillion sake cups, decorated with hatsuyume symbols of Mt Fuji, a hawk and eggplants respectively. Signed and boxed. Diameter 11.5cm, 10.8cm and 9.7cm.

Lovely original condition.

In Japanese culture, a hatsuyume is the first dream one has in the new year, which traditionally would foretell the luck of the dreamer in the ensuing year, with dreams featuring Mount Fuji, a hawk and an eggplant considered especially lucky. This first dream typically occurs on the night of January 1st or January 2nd, and people traditionally place images of lucky symbols, like a treasure ship, under their pillows to encourage good fortune.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated these Japanese Lacquer Sake Cups to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Reference Numbers
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SA1188896
Dealers Internal Reference
AD1378
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Delightful Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) set of 3 maki-e lacquer vermillion sake cups, decorated with hatsuyume symbols of Mt Fuji, a hawk and eggplants respectively. Signed and boxed. Diameter 11.5cm, 10.8cm and 9.7cm.
fig 1. A set of three round red Japanese lacquer sake cups featuring intricate gold and silver pictorial designs on the interior surfaces.
fig 1. Stunning Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Set of 3 Hatsuyume Lacquer Sake Cups

Lovely original condition.

In Japanese culture, a hatsuyume is the first dream one has in the new year, which traditionally would foretell the luck of the dreamer in the ensuing year, with dreams featuring Mount Fuji, a hawk and an eggplant considered especially lucky. This first dream typically occurs on the night of January 1st or January 2nd, and people traditionally place images of lucky symbols, like a treasure ship, under their pillows to encourage good fortune.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated these Japanese Lacquer Sake Cups to the 1900s.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1188896
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1378
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Archive I A set of three round red Japanese lacquer sake cups featuring intricate gold and silver pictorial designs on the interior surfaces. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Stunning Japanese Meiji (Early 20thc) Set of 3 Hatsuyume Lacquer Sake Cups

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A set of three round red Japanese lacquer sake cups featuring intricate gold and silver pictorial designs on the interior surfaces.
Stunning Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) Set of 3 Hatsuyume Lacquer Sake Cups
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A set of three round red Japanese lacquer sake cups featuring intricate gold and silver pictorial designs on the interior surfaces.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSake Cups
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMeiji Japanese
  • MaterialWood, Urushi lacquer, Gold dust, Silver
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsMount Fuji, Falcon, Aubergine, Gold maki-e
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 11.5 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Meiji period lacquerware refers to items crafted between 1868 and 1912 in Japan, characterised by intricate techniques like maki-e and high-gloss natural tree sap finishes depicting traditional motifs.

These pieces are typically constructed from a carved wood base coated in multiple layers of processed sap from the Urushi tree, often decorated with gold and silver dust powders.

Authentic pieces often exhibit fine hand-painted details, natural wear consistent with age, lightweight wooden cores beneath the lacquer, and traditional Japanese pictorial themes.

They can be displayed on small stands, within glass cabinets, or arranged on low surfaces to add a touch of heritage colour and craftsmanship to minimalist or eclectic spaces.

Keep lacquerware away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity fluctuations, and heat sources, and gently dust with a soft, dry cloth without using chemical cleaners.
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