Vintage Japanese Etched Gilt‎ & Silver Patina Metal Vase Pagoda Mountain Valley

Japanese Vase. There is aging and minimal marks in item as it is old and used. Please see photos. There is green around the bottom indicating the metal may be copper. The picture is lovely and etched in the front.   Condition: Pre-owned item in gently used but good condition, considering it's age. It does show some minor scratches in areas and the metal at the top has worn away in places. See photos for details and approximate measurements which are 2 1/2 diameter x 7 tall.  This Japanese dark mixed metal Chokin vase is decorated with raised and incised or relief work in an etched silver and gold folded finish. This is a striking vase of good size. It is of excellent quality and very well made with great detail. It is about 60-70 years old dating to the mid-50s of the Showa period. This very nice chokin vase is in excellent condition with no cracks or chips, there's minor surface wear in spots.