Joseon Mother of Pearl Straight Turtle Jewelry Box (1-Tier, Oh Myung-ho) - Butterfly Motif

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OverviewA single-tier rectangular lidded jewelry box in the Joseon style, its lid set with blossoms and butterflies in mother-of-pearl inside a fine nacre border. Attributed to Oh Myung-ho.Heritage & CraftButterflies among blossoms are read in Korean decoration as joy and affection. Every wing and petal is an individually cut piece of natural nacre set into lacquer, then polished flush; the banded border is laid in separately, sliver by sliver.ArtistAttributed to Oh Myung-ho. Hand-finished, so each example is subtly individual.Specifications Material: Lacquered wood with hand-inlaid natural mother-of-pearl (nacre) Form: Rectangular lidded box, 1-tier, with metal clasp Motif: Blossoms and butterflies with inlaid border Care: Wipe with a soft, dry cloth; avoid direct sun and moisture Origin: Handcrafted in Korea GiftingA graceful small gift for couples, elders, and collectors of Korean craft.Buying Guides & Related Collections Compare mother-of-pearl box sizes and layouts Browse related products Plan your gift budget including shipping Shipping estimates and import charges · Returns and refunds Show more