Joseon Turtle Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box - Peony, Crane & Pine, Butterfly, Flowers & Birds Motif (Oh Myung-ho)

Overview A turtle-form mother-of-pearl box in the Joseon style, its shell-back lid gathering several classic motifs — peony, crane and pine, butterfly, and flowers-and-birds — in m iniature. Attributed to artisan Oh Myung-ho. Heritage & Craft The turtle (geobuk) is a symbol of long life, and the assembled motifs read as a bundle of good wishes: honor (peony), longevity (crane & pine), joy (butterfly), and harmony (flowers & birds). All hand-inlaid in nacre over lacquer. The Artisan — Oh Myung-ho This piece is attributed to Oh Myung-ho. As with all hand-inlaid work, each box is individual. Specifications Material: Lacquered wood with hand-inlaid natural mother-of-pearl (nacre) Form: Turtle Motifs: Peony, crane & pine, butterfly, flowers & birds Origin: Handmade in South Korea Brand: K-Crafts | Code: JP0124 Gifting A meaning-rich small gift for birthdays, housewarmings, and international gifting. Ships worldwide in protective packaging. Show more