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.
Internal Reference: AD1378
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1188896
Dateline of this antique is 1900
Height is 3cm (1.2inches)
Width is 11.5cm (4.5inches)
Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
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