This is a set of three nested vermilion lacquerware sake cups. ★Size: (Large) Diameter 12cm, Height 4cm (Medium) Diameter 10cm, Height 3.5cm (Small) Diameter 8.5cm, Height 3cm The character "魁" (kai), meaning "leader" or "pioneer," is powerfully depicted in gold. "魁" (kai, sakigake) means head, leader, or chief, and represents a pioneer, trailblazer, someone who takes the lead in something, or something great or excellent. It is believed to have been received from the former president of Nippon Life Insurance, Gen Hirose, during the Showa era. It is a high-class and beautiful item. The sake cups themselves are unused, but the string on the wooden box shows some wear. Please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about minor details. We hope someone who can appreciate them will purchase them. #SakeCup #Cup #WoodenCup #Lacquerware #Vermilion #ThreeNested #Kai #Sakigake #NipponLife #NewYear #CelebratoryMeal #Otoso (ceremonial sake) #Vermilion #GoldLeaf #Vintage #Showa #Wedding #Ritual #ShintoRitual