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This piece is avintage porcelain trinket dish featuring a decorative metal emblem crafted in the traditional Japanese art style known as\"Chokin.\" It has adetailed floral engraving of irises, water lilies and hummingbirds.
SamuraiHeritage: As detailed on the base of the item, Chokin isan ancient metal-engraving technique dating back hundreds of years in Japan. Itwas originally used exclusively to decorate the armor, helmets, and tsuba (sword guards) of Samurai warriors.
PreciousMetal Gilding: Thedesign on the lid is created by etching into copper, which is then gilded with gold and silver to createa striking multi-toned, reflective metallic image.
Mid-CenturyExport Ware: Thisspecific lidded dish was manufactured in Japan and distributed by Himark Giftware. It is part of a popular 20th-centurycollectible movement that adapted traditional, heavy samurai metalwork intoelegant, everyday home ceramics.
This box is inpre-owned, vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or crazing. There is minor expected vintage shelf wear onthe bottom ring as you can see in the photos.It measures approximately 3.5 inches in diameter and is approximately 2inches deep. It is a lovely and usefulpiece!
Ships in a 9 x6.5 x 3.5 box with FREE SHIPPING!
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