Imperial Family Special Commemorative Item: Silver Cup Presented at the Coming-of-Age Ceremony of Prince Asakira Kuninomiya (Great-Uncle of the Current Emperor) in Taisho 11 (1922) Made by Shinjyo, Pure Silver Size: Diameter: 4.8 cm Height: 10.8 cm Weight: 93g With the Kuninomiya Family Crest Pure Silver, Made by Shinjyo Prince Asakira Kuninomiya (February 2, 1901 - December 7, 1959) was a former member of the Japanese Imperial Family. His official rank was Vice Admiral, Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers, Third Class of Merit. He was the elder brother of Empress Kojun, the maternal uncle of Emperor Akihito (the 125th Emperor), and the great-uncle of the current Emperor.