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This gooseneck bud vase showcases Chokin — the centuries-old Japanese art of engraving metal and inlaying it with gold and silver — in a black lacquered finish with a brass temple pagoda scene.
Maker: Fine Arts, Japan
Materials: Metal, black enamel/lacquer finish, brass Chokin engraving
Dimensions: 8.5" tall × 2.5" diameter (widest)
Origin: Japan
Era: Vintage, 1950s (estimated)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition — no scratches, cracks, or chips; highly reflective surface, lines visible in photos are reflections, not damage. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
A beautiful piece for a chinoiserie or Asian-inspired interior, a collector of Japanese decorative arts, or anyone who appreciates extraordinary craftsmanship in a small and elegant object.
Chokin is one of Japan's most venerated decorative arts — the ancient craft of engraving copper or other metals and inlaying them with gold and silver. Dating back over a thousand years, it was traditionally used to ornament swords and armor before finding its way into decorative objects in the Meiji era and beyond. This piece retains its original "Fine Arts, Japan" foil sticker, and a mid-century piece in this technique, in this condition, is a genuinely fine find.
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