VINTAGE HIGHLY COLLECTABLE JAPANESE "THE ART OF CHOKIN" PLATE - FINE CHINA 24kt GOLD TRIM 1980's 6"

VINTAGE 1980's "THE ART OF CHOKIN" PLATE - FINE CHINA - 24kt GOLD TRIM - 15.3 cm / 6" - MINT CONDITION MADE IN JAPAN.

DESCRIPTION: This is a fine example of a traditional CHOKIN fine china plate made in Japan. The depiction is of two mandarin ducks which in Chinese culture they are believed to be lifelong couples, unlike other species of ducks. In Japan, Mandarin ducks are called "Oshidori" and are used in the phrase "Oshidori fufu" - translated as - "a couple of lovebirds / happily married couple". A lovely addition for any discerning collector. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PLATE IS FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE USED WITH FOOD.

CONDITION: In superb condition for its age, with no chips, repairs or cracks. This piece has been very well looked after, as good as new!

ORIGIN: Japan

DIMENSIONS: Diameter 15.3 cm

WEIGHT: 177 gm

HISTORY: CHOKIN is the ancient Japanese art of engraving / etching pure copper and gilding it with gold and silver as well as other colours. This incredible art work first appeared on the armaments of the mighty Samurai Warriors in the late 12th Century, and the stunning Chokin art has been handed down from generation to generation. Today it has evolved into an art of decorating various household articles as well as prized art collections by a handful of renowned and dedicated masters of Chokin artists.

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