Japanese Army Mess Hall Bowl

[bmsm]

This is an Japanese Army Lacquered Mess Hall Bowl. It is 6in. wide and 2.5 in. high with a star on the inside bottom. There is also writing on the outside bottom of the bowl.

Bob

Edited March 21, 2010 by bmsm

[Paul L Murphy]

The writing on the bottom says "Kubota" which is a Japanese surname. No doubt the name of the user of the bowl.

[bmsm]

The writing on the bottom says "Kubota" which is a Japanese surname. No doubt the name of the user of the bowl.

Paul,

Thank you for the translation on the bottom of the bowl.

Bob