Elegant Gold and White Decorative Plate

Item: Decorative plate – Art of Chokin Design: Hummingbird and daffodils, etched in gold and silver Material: Porcelain with 24kt gold trim and a copper-etched Chokin centerpiece Origin: Made in Japan for Westland Co., San Leandro, California Era: Typically late 1970s to 1990s Markings: “Art of Chokin” label “24KT Gold” label Printed description explaining the Chokin technique 🖋️ Background on “Art of Chokin” “Chokin” (彫金) is an ancient Japanese art form originally used to decorate samurai swords, armor, and temples using gilded etching on metal surfaces (usually copper). In the 20th century, companies like Westland Co. and Kato Kogei began producing decorative plates and vases with Chokin-style inserts for export—especially to North America. These pieces were marketed as luxury décor items, often sold in gift shops or through catalogs in the 1980s–1990s.