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Title |
Japanese Liqueur Glasses, c. 1930-1970 |
Object Name |
Glass, Drinking |
Description |
Japanese Liqueur Glasses, c. 1930-1970. Six red lacquerware glasses are small with a slightly bulbous 2" round base, 1.75" narrow stem and 2" high conical-shaped bowl. Lacquer finish is red on the exterior, decorated with a gold leaf motif outside the bowl, and solid gold finish on the interior. Bottom of base is black. Used for drinking liqueur or possibly sake. |
Date |
c. 1930-1970 |
Catalog Number |
2022.039.016A-F |
Dimensions |
H-4.25 W-2.375 D-2.375 inches |
Dimension Details |
4.25 x 2.375 x 2.375 |
Collection |
3D - Food Service Tools & Equipment |
Inscription Text |
none |
Provenance |
Owned and used by donor's grandmother, Yoshiko Yamanouchi, who was born in Japan in 1895, immigrated to the U.S. in 1915, lived in San Mateo and died in 1973. |
Search Terms |
Dishes Japanese Liquor Yamanouchi, Yoshiko |
Subjects |
Dishes Drinking vessels |
People |
Yamanouchi, Yoshiko |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Laura Watanuki |