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Vintage Dynasty Gallery Original Chokin Collection Hummingbird & Floral Porcelain Bell – Japan – 24KT Gold Rim
Beautiful Vintage Japanese Fine China Collector\'s Bell with Decorative Chokin Metallic Artwork
This beautiful vintage collectible bell was produced in Japan for the Dynasty Gallery Original Chokin Collection – Exclusive Designs.
Featuring an elegant glossy white porcelain body, delicate gold accents, and a detailed metallic medallion depicting a hummingbird hovering alongside colorful flowers, this charming bell is a wonderful example of Japanese-inspired decorative craftsmanship.
The decorative medallion features carefully detailed floral artwork combining gold, silver, and warm copper-tone finishes. An attractive gold-tone border surrounds the medallion, creating a striking contrast against the smooth white porcelain.
The bell retains its original Dynasty Gallery collection labeling and manufacturer\'s 24KT Gold Rim identification.
Identification & Specifications
Brand: Dynasty Gallery
Collection: Original Chokin Collection – Exclusive Designs
Item: Decorative Porcelain Collector\'s Bell
Design: Hummingbird with Hibiscus-Style Flowers and Leaves
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Period: Vintage, likely late 20th century
Estimated Production Era: 1980s–1990s; exact production year not established
Material: Fine China / Porcelain with Decorative Metallic Medallion
Primary Color: Glossy White
Decorative Colors: Gold, Silver, Copper, Red and Floral Accents
Height: Approximately 5.25–5.5 inches
Base Diameter: Approximately 3 inches
Gold Decoration: Manufacturer-Labeled 24KT Gold Rim
Clapper: Gold-Tone Hanging Chain with White Ball Clapper
Condition: Very Good Vintage Condition
Originality: Original Dynasty Gallery Collectible
Original Labels: Present
Original Packaging: Not Included
Quantity: One Collector\'s Bell
The Art of Chokin
Chokin is a traditional Japanese decorative art involving the engraving and embellishment of metal surfaces with gold, silver, and other decorative finishes.
Historically associated with ornamental metalwork and Japanese craftsmanship, the technique developed into an artistic style used on a wide variety of collectible and decorative objects.
This Dynasty Gallery bell features a Chokin-style decorative medallion incorporated into its glossy porcelain body.
The medallion depicts a hummingbird hovering alongside beautifully detailed flowers, with engraved-style metallic textures that reflect light and create depth.
The original manufacturer\'s markings identify the piece as part of the Original Chokin Collection and designate its decorative rim as 24KT Gold Rim.
Please note: The 24KT Gold Rim designation is the manufacturer\'s description of the decorative gold accent. It does not indicate that the bell is solid gold or that the entire metallic medallion contains 24-karat gold. The gold content has not been independently tested.
Decorative Features
The bell features several attractive design elements:
Glossy white porcelain body with a gracefully shaped silhouette.
Tall, tapered handle with a rounded, pointed top.
Decorative gold bands around the upper handle and its base.
Large metallic medallion featuring a hummingbird and floral design.
Detailed gold, silver, and copper-tone decorative artwork.
Attractive gold-tone border surrounding the central medallion.
Original Dynasty Gallery Chokin collection markings.
Original manufacturer\'s 24KT Gold Rim label.
Interior gold-tone chain supporting a white ball clapper.
Classic Japanese decorative collectible styling.
The metallic artwork is particularly attractive when viewed under changing light, allowing the finely detailed hummingbird, blossoms, and foliage to stand out against the decorative background.
Condition – Detailed Disclosure
This collectible bell is in very good vintage condition and displays beautifully.
The white porcelain retains its attractive glossy finish, and the decorative hummingbird-and-floral medallion remains colorful, detailed, and visually appealing.
The bell has been carefully examined, with no chips, cracks, broken sections, missing components, or visible glue repairs reported.
The handle is intact, including its pointed upper section and decorative gold-colored accents.
The original Dynasty Gallery collection label and 24KT Gold Rim label remain attached.
The interior hanging chain and white ball clapper are both present. The bell\'s sound has not been separately tested.
Minor cosmetic observations include a few very small surface specks and some slight unevenness or light wear around the gold accent at the base of the handle. Additional subtle signs of handling or age may be present.
There are no identified structural problems, and the overall presentation is especially attractive for a previously owned decorative collectible.
No original box or other packaging is included.
Please carefully examine all photographs. They show the exact bell being offered and provide important details regarding the porcelain, metallic artwork, gold accents, original labels, and overall condition.
Collectibility & Display Appeal
This vintage Japanese bell would make an attractive addition to a variety of collections, including:
Japanese porcelain and fine china
Chokin decorative artwork
Vintage collector\'s bells
Hummingbird and bird-themed collectibles
Floral decorative objects
Gold-accented porcelain
Japanese decorative arts
Vintage Dynasty Gallery collectibles
The combination of the distinctive hummingbird design, decorative metallic artwork, gold trim, original labeling, and appealing overall condition makes this an excellent display piece for collectors and decorative enthusiasts.
Although a collectible vintage piece, this exact design has not been verified as rare or a limited-production issue.
Final Description
A beautifully presented vintage Dynasty Gallery Japanese Chokin collector\'s bell featuring an elegant floral and hummingbird design, glossy white porcelain, decorative metallic artwork, original identifying labels, and manufacturer-labeled 24KT gold rim.
The bell retains its original-style hanging chain and white ball clapper and remains in very good overall vintage condition, with no reported chips, cracks, missing pieces, or repairs.
Photographs are of the exact item being sold. Please review every photograph carefully before purchasing.
Mike - MAD Mercantile, Carefully Researched, Accurately Described.
