The Art Of Chokin Plate & Coaster Set

The Art of Chokin" decorative plates. Chokin is an ancient Japanese art form of pictorial gilding where copper is engraved and then gilded with silver and gold.
The plates feature designs of birds, flowers, and fish, which are traditional Japanese cultural images.
The rims and designs are edged with 24-karat gold. The is by the Hamilton Collection numbered 9118 HC

Plus a set of 4 vintage gold lacquerware coasters with an Asian-inspired bamboo design.
They were likely made in Japan by the Otagiri Mercantile Company (OMC).
The coasters are a mid-century modern style, often sold in sets of four, five, or six with a matching storage box.
They are made from a durable material like melamine or plastic with a gold lacquer finish.
The design is hand-crafted and features a simple, elegant pattern. All in good preowned condition. Coasters have some ware. See pictures.

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