Antique Japanese Army Russo Japanese War China Map Sake Cups 29th Infantry For Sale

DescriptionTwo Sake Cups, a Map of China, and a Soldier’s NameThese are two antique Japanese Army commemorative sake cups associated with the 29th Infantry Regiment and the Japanese military presence in northern China around the time of the Russo-Japanese War (1904–1905).One cup bears the inscription “29th Infantry Regiment”, a military star, a flag design, and the name “Suzuki” — possibly the original owner or recipient.The other features a beautifully decorated map of northern China, including Beijing, Tianjin, and Tanggu.The map also appears to depict the Great Wall of China and railway routes, set against striking red-and-gold rising sun rays.The History Behind the InscriptionAn inscription on the underside reads:“Commemorating the Stationing in Northern China Before and After the Russo-Japanese War.”In 1900, the Boxer Rebellion brought foreign military intervention to northern China. Following the conflict, Japanese and other foreign troops remained stationed in the region.Just a few years later, Japan fought the Russian Empire in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904–1905.These cups commemorate that turbulent period in East Asian history.A Personal Piece of Military HistoryWhat makes this set particularly fascinating is the combination of a real military regiment, a geographical map, and a possible soldier’s name.Who was Suzuki? Did he carry these cups home after serving overseas?His identity and personal history remain unknown, but the surviving inscription offers a tangible connection to someone who lived through that era.More than a century later, these small objects still preserve traces of a much larger story.Condition & Details* Set of two antique commemorative sake cups
* Larger cup: approximately 10 cm (3.9 inches) in diameter
* Smaller cup: approximately 8.7 cm (3.4 inches) in diameter
* Both approximately 3 cm (1.2 inches) tall
* Age-related scratches, wear, discoloration, and some loss of gold decoration
* Please examine all photographs carefullyThe precise manufacturing date and original ownership have not been verified.Own a Piece of History.Shipping

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