FREE: Oriental looking Jewelry box

This piece is a traditional Japanese art form. It's called "Chokin". A very delicate metal process.

During the 12th century, Japanese chokin artists used this art to decorate the armor, weapons and other military supplies of notable samurai. Chokin artists also decorated shrines using this method.

Japanese architecture provides inspiration for several chokin designs.

Chokin designs range from scenes of fierce dragons to those of gentle blossoms. Since it is a traditional Japanese art form, chokin art always depicts images considered native to Japanese culture. Examples include geisha, dragons, Japanese style bridges, legends, ocean scenes, flowers native to the country and actual Japanese landscapes.

Chokin art adorns many types of items. Plates hold the most collectible status. Other notable chokin art items include vases, jewelry boxes, plaques, bells, makeup containers, clocks, card cases, lamps, cups, mugs, fan plates and other trinkets.