{"product_id":"vintage-art-of-chokin-trinket-box-swans-02791","title":"Art of Chokin Porcelain Trinket Box with Swans, 24K Gold Rim – Vintage Japan 1980s–1990s, Gift Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese white porcelain trinket box\u003c\/strong\u003e whose lid shows a scene in the traditional \u003cstrong\u003eArt of Chokin\u003c\/strong\u003e: two graceful swans on the water, framed by a \u003cstrong\u003e24-karat gold rim\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Chokin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChokin is an ancient Japanese art of metal engraving in which copper is gilded with gold and silver. It was originally used to decorate the armor of samurai warriors. The original sticker explaining the technique and marked \"Made in Japan\" is still on the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails \u0026 Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: porcelain, Chokin metal inlay (copper, gold- and silver-gilded), 24K gold rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: approx. 7.5 cm (2.95 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: approx. 3.5 cm (1.38 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: approx. 1980s–1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: good; porcelain without chips, cracks or damage, gold rim in great shape, original labels intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: a faint circular patina ring is visible on the metal lid inlay (left by a former label). Please see photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor rings, earrings or small keepsakes. Swans symbolize devotion and lifelong love – a lovely gift for a wedding, anniversary or Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust dry; not dishwasher safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this little box at the Megaflohmarkt in Vienna, among pocket watches and brooches. In all those years, the swans never turned away from each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eTwo swans, one promise — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57505641136503,"sku":"30215","price":25.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.8610299150_f81t.jpg?v=1790905754","url":"https:\/\/vintageaustriashop.com\/en\/products\/vintage-art-of-chokin-trinket-box-swans-02791","provider":"VintageAustriaShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}