{"product_id":"vintage-1985-chokin-art-plate-yoshinobu-hara-mt-fuji-limited-edition","title":"Vintage 1985 Chokin Art Plate  Yoshinobu Hara – Mt Fuji","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn Ancient Craft, A Timeless Mountain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChokin — the centuries-old Japanese art of etching precious metals — finds one of its most evocative expressions in this limited edition collector's plate, produced in 1985 by Expressive Designs, Inc. under the Chokin franchise. Designed by Yoshinobu Hara, plate #2944 depicts a serene rural Japanese landscape anchored by the iconic silhouette of Mount Fuji, rendered with extraordinary precision through the ancient technique of etching into pure copper, then gilded with silver and gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a piece of remarkable depth and luminosity — the interplay of gold and silver tones across the etched surface shifts with the light, bringing the mountain and its surrounding landscape to life with a quiet, meditative beauty. A traditional Japanese traveller figure moves through the scene, grounding the composition in the human scale of the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 15cm in diameter and 201g, this plate has a satisfying weight and presence. It is a genuine collector's piece — handmade, limited edition, and steeped in one of Japan's most distinguished decorative art traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Specifics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yoshinobu Hara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \/ Publisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expressive Designs, Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFranchise:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chokin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlate Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e #2944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited Edition Collectible Art Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chokin Art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Etching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Etched pure copper, gilded with silver and gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold \u0026amp; Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 201g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese rural landscape featuring Mount Fuji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Japanese traveller figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese art form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1985\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage \/ Pre-owned — please refer to photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expressive Designs Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47899676344510,"sku":"CHOKIN-MTFUJI-HARA-1985-2944","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6176\/2238\/files\/s-l1600-2026-07-01T051058.608.webp?v=1782846794","url":"https:\/\/ccucollections.com.au\/products\/vintage-1985-chokin-art-plate-yoshinobu-hara-mt-fuji-limited-edition","provider":"CC\u0026U Collections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}