Plum Blossom - Glossy Turtle Jewelry Box

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OverviewThis turtle-form plum blossom jewelry box in high-gloss lacquer carries plum blossoms in hand-inlaid mother-of-pearl across its shell-shaped lid.Heritage & CraftThe turtle is one of Korea's ten symbols of long life (sipjangsaeng), so the box's very shape is a blessing. The plum blossom (maehwa) flowers in late-winter snow, making it Korea's emblem of resilience and quiet hope; the glossy finish makes each hand-cut nacre petal flash.Specifications Material: Lacquered wood with hand-inlaid natural mother-of-pearl (nacre) Form: Turtle-shaped lidded box; Finish: Glossy Motif: Plum blossom (resilience & hope) on turtle form (longevity) Care: Wipe with a soft, dry cloth; avoid direct sun and moisture Origin: Handcrafted in Korea GiftingTwo blessings in one object — long life and resilience — for elders, new beginnings, and collectors of folk forms. Show more