Posted 8 years ago
Jentay71
(1 item)
I was wondering if anyone could tell me any information about them they were my Grandfather's i think they are made from bullet casings.
Japanese/Chinese vases | ||
| Asian Antiques5851 of 10382 |  |  |
Japanese/Chinese vases | ||
| Asian Antiques5851 of 10382 | | |
Posted 8 years ago
Jentay71
(1 item)
I was wondering if anyone could tell me any information about them they were my Grandfather's i think they are made from bullet casings.
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Not made from shell casings. These are Japanese chokin. Chokin is an art of metal engraving dating to the 12th century. It was originally used to decorate the copper plates of samurai armor which were then laced together with silk or leather. The engravings were overlaid with pure gold, silver, and sometimes more copper. Your pair is a nice example of the art.
Cheers, Val
Does that mean these are from the 12th century?
No, they date from the last century, the art dates from the 12th century.