Date: Early to late 20th century
Geography: Japan
Culture: Japanese
Material: Porcelain
Dimensions: 16.5 cm L × 16.5 cm W × 1.5 cm H
Weight: 205 g
Condition: Good condition. Please see photographs for details.
This vintage Japanese Chokin plate features a traditional scene of a geisha standing on a bridge, with a Japanese landscape in the background. The plate is decorated in gold and white and has a 24kt gold-edged rim.
The plate is an example of Chokin, a traditional Japanese decorative technique involving engraved metalwork with gold and silver decoration. The technique has historical links to the decoration of samurai armour and other objects.
On the back of the plate description below
The Art Of Choking
Metal engraving from Japan are created by the ancient art of Choking, gilded with gold and silver. The engraving were originally created to decorate the armament of Samurai warriors. Made in Japan
Date: Early to late 20th century
Geography: Japan
Culture: Japanese
Material: Porcelain
Dimensions: 16.5 cm L × 16.5 cm W × 1.5 cm H
Weight: 205 g
Condition: Good condition. Please see photographs for details.
This vintage Japanese Chokin plate features a traditional scene of a geisha standing on a bridge, with a Japanese landscape in the background. The plate is decorated in gold and white and has a 24kt gold-edged rim.
The plate is an example of Chokin, a traditional Japanese decorative technique involving engraved metalwork with gold and silver decoration. The technique has historical links to the decoration of samurai armour and other objects.
On the back of the plate description below
The Art Of Choking
Metal engraving from Japan are created by the ancient art of Choking, gilded with gold and silver. The engraving were originally created to decorate the armament of Samurai warriors. Made in Japan
