Lot 14: Chokin Gilded Trinket Dishes (Set of 2)
Placer Auctions Estate Auction: Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA · Sold
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- Auction
- Placer Auctions Estate Auction: Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA
- Lot Number
- 14
- Status
- Sold
- Hammer / Price
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- Opening Bid
- $5.00
- Accepted Bids
- 2
- Closed
- 1/26/24 9:02 PM PT
Description
Set of two Chokin Gilded Trinket Dishes. One dish features butterflies around flowers, and the other a songbird perched on a cherry blossom branch. The back of each dish reads "Art of Chokin, The art of Chokin was introduced in the 6th Century to decorate Shrines & Temples and was used to decorate Samurai Armors, Swords, Helmets, etc in the later years. This elegant Art of Chokin is created by using ancient techniques of etching copper plate and gilding gold and silver". For decorative purposes only. Made in Japan. Each dish measures approximately 4" diameter. Good condition.