Japanese Showa Railway Academy Worker Group Photograph Vtg Black White PH95 Shamisen Kanji on the lid: Saisyoku

Kanji on the lid: Saisyoku Sansui (colored Sansui)

This small rounded vase is coated in a textured dark brown glaze with darker brown accents near the top

It showcases the traditional shouchibukai pattern also called "The Three Friends of Winter" which is a popular new years pattern of plum blossoms

Fine grooves are carved into the bowl at different angles to facilitate the grinding of materials and has a spout for mess-free pouring

11 cm tall x  10

Japanese Showa Railway Academy Worker Group Photograph Vtg Black White PH95 Shamisen Kanji on the lid: SaisyokuVintage Japanese Group Portrait Photograph This is an original vintage Showa Era portrait photograph of a group of staff in black and white. The uniforms suggest these well dressed men are instructors graduates of a railway academy. Black and white photograph Paper C1949 Item weight: 6 grams Packed weight: 150 grams Approx. 15 cm wide x 11 cm tall Good condition considering age. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully. Acquired from