🎎 Vintage Japanese Kindergarten Milk Cup - Japan Antique Roadshow
🎎 This delightful little brass cup is a charming artifact from Japan’s mid-to-late Showa period (circa 1950s–1980s), once used by children in kindergartens (幼稚園 / yōchien) or nursery schools (保育園 / hoikuen) to drink their daily milk. Lightweight and durable, this petite cup is made of spun brass and features a gracefully riveted handle, giving it both elegance and rugged utility.
Stamped into the handle is a fascinating mark: 富士旅印 (Fuji Tabiji or Fuji Travel Mark), framed with waves and the iconic silhouette of Mt. Fuji (富士山). This emblem may indicate a travel-ware brand or standardized supply maker for educational institutions. Whether produced for school use or issued as part of travel gear, the cup is a nostalgic reminder of a bygone era of Japanese daily life.
Measuring 7.5 cm across the mouth, 4.5 cm at the base, and 4.5 cm tall, this brass cup weighs under 20 grams. It carries visible signs of age and use — fine scratches, gentle dents, and a subtle patina that enhances its story and charm. Perfect for collectors of Showa-era memorabilia or as a conversation-starting display piece in a home filled with love for Japan’s cultural past.
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