The Hamilton Collection 

Chokin Plate 

The Japanese Floral Calendar

Summer

Morning & Evening Story 

8th in Series

Plate Numbered

6" Wide 

White Porcelain with Gold Trim with Japanese characters engraved on edge

no box or certificate - only plate

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Chokin is an ancient Japanese art of metal engraving.  

On top of etching copper, it is glided with 24K gold and silver.  

The engraving were originally used to decorate armor of samurai warriors.