{"product_id":"rare-art-of-chokin-japanese-fan-dish-24k-94417","title":"Japanese Chokin Fan-Shaped Trinket Dish, Kinkaku-ji Motif – Vintage Japan, 1970s–1980s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA decorative Japanese \u003cstrong\u003efan-shaped dish\u003c\/strong\u003e made in the traditional \u003cstrong\u003eChokin\u003c\/strong\u003e technique. This centuries-old craft was originally used to adorn samurai armor, swords and helmets, combining fine metal etching with silver and gold plating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMotif and Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motif depicts Kyoto's golden Kinkaku-ji pavilion amid pine trees and calm water. The etching is set into a glossy, jet-black porcelain body shaped like a folded fan, with a scalloped, gilded rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBackground and Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece comes with its original back label describing the long history of Chokin art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: approx. 18.5 cm (7.3 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: approx. 2.5 cm (1 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-gloss porcelain, metal etching and gilded inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan, handcrafted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1970s–1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a ring holder, jewelry dish, or standalone display piece for lovers of Japanese art and culture – an eye-catcher on any dresser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrice is for 1 item. Ships from Austria, carefully packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBaden bei Wien. The little fan dish sat among European porcelain, as if it had traveled a long way. In its etching, a temple among pines, still as an image that never fades. Some things hold entire landscapes, small enough to fit in a hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eA temple in the hand — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57493201781111,"sku":"30106","price":45.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.8578927906_8ust.jpg?v=1790370560","url":"https:\/\/vintageaustriashop.com\/en\/products\/rare-art-of-chokin-japanese-fan-dish-24k-94417","provider":"VintageAustriaShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}