Japanese Wedding Sake Set "san-san-kudo" - Vintage Osaka

A magnificent traditional Japanese setfor the sake cup exchange ritual (San-san-kudo), fromthe famous Osaka Yayoi Kaikan (Japan).

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The gold inscription on the side of the stand provides informationabout its origin:
· 大阪 弥生 会館 (Osaka Yayoi Kaikan): This is the name of theplace of origin. The “Yayoi Kaikan” was a famous hotel located in theUmeda district, in the heart of Osaka, and was renowned for hostingbanquets and wedding ceremonies.

Since this establishmentno longer exists today, this set has become a sort of"collector’s item" or a historical testament to the golden age ofOsaka’s grand wedding venues. It is a beautiful vintage piece that embodiesthe history of a place where thousands of Japanese couples celebrated theirunion, making it a beautiful decorative piece and aprecious cultural memento!

This set is used during Shinto weddingsto symbolize union and prosperity.

It consists of:

· 3 cups(Sakazuki) ofincreasing sizes with vermilion and black finishes. In ascending order of size, they symbolize the past, thepresent, and the future.

· 1 raisedstand (Sanbo) richlydecorated. The square base withdecorative openings is used to display the cups in a ceremonial manner

. 1 Matching presentation tray . It fits onto the stand and holds the cups in place.

Artistic details:

The set is adorned with gold motifs representingthe classic theme of Sho-Chiku-Bai (the “Three Friends of Winter”).

Thepine, bamboo, and plum tree are Japanese symbols of longevity, strength,and renewal.

It also features the character 寿 (Kotobuki), meaning “long life” or “happiness,” and"Congratulations."

Features:

Material : Lacquered resin (sturdy and glossy).

Origin: Osaka, Japan (A collector’s item from an establishment that is now closed).

Condition: Beautiful vintage condition with a superb sheen (a few slight signs of wear under the base, invisible once displayed), a
precious cultural memento!

Use: Ideal for refined interior decor, for a collector of Asian art, or for ceremonial use.

Dimensions (approx.):

· Height:18.5 cm
· Width:16.7 cm
· Diametersof the cups: one with a diameter of 8.1 cm, one with a diameter of 9.4 cm, and one with a diameter of 10.8cm

How it was used:

During the ceremony, the bride and groom each drink threesips from each of the three cups (for a total of 9 sips, hence the name San-San-Kudo: 3-3-9 times). It is a highly symbolic object representing the sealingof a union and the bonds between families.