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

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OverviewA single-tier turtle-form jewelry box with straight sides in the Joseon style, its shell-back lid set with butterflies in mother-of-pearl. Attributed to Oh Myung-ho.Heritag e & CraftThe box borrows the turtle — one of Korea's ten symbols of long life — for its silhouette, squared into clean straight walls, then adds butterflies for joy and love: two blessings layered in one small object. Each wing is an individually cut piece of natural nacre set into lacquer.ArtistAttributed to Oh Myung-ho. Hand-finished, each example subtly individual — effectively one of a kind.Specifications Material: Lacquered wood with hand-inlaid natural mother-of-pearl (nacre) Form: Straight-sided turtle form, 1-tier Motif: Butterflies on turtle form (joy upon longevity) Care: Wipe with a soft, dry cloth; avoid direct sun and moisture Origin: Handcrafted in Korea GiftingA double blessing in miniature — couples, elders, and collectors of folk forms. Show more