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Its compact form carries layers of craftsmanship and sentiment, making it a refined gift, a personal keepsake, or a legacy to be passed down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether placed on a vanity or gifted with intention, this jewelry chest invites the viewer to engage with beauty slowly, one petal at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth- 17cm (6.69 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth- 9cm (3.54 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight- 9cm (3.54 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/blogs\/korean-culture\/about-mother-of-pearl-art\" title=\"About Mother of Pearl Art\"\u003eAbout Mother of Pearl Art\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mother of Pearls","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49574083854567,"sku":null,"price":137.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0100\/1191\/files\/77A81072-2225-429B-8B82-85841F52A729.jpg?v=1762117462"},{"product_id":"mother-of-pearl-jewelry-box-butterfly-and-plum-blossom-motif-on-navy-hanji","title":"Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box: Butterfly and Plum Blossom Motif on Navy Hanji Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the timeless elegance of Korean artistry with this beautiful handmade mother of pearl jewelry box (자개 호접 매화문 한지 보석함). 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Perfect for wine enthusiasts and as a unique gift, this holder blends traditional craftsmanship with modern luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength- 28cm (11.02 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/blogs\/korean-culture\/about-mother-of-pearl-art\"\u003eAbout Mother of Pearl Art\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mother of Pearls","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49860249977063,"sku":null,"price":106.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0100\/1191\/files\/80361A95-94EC-401C-8342-A009EE6A9B28.jpg?v=1719551516"},{"product_id":"white-celadon-vase-set-of-two-vases-with-plum-blossom-pattern","title":"White Celadon Vase Set: Plum Blossom Motif on White Slip","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the elegance of Korean craftsmanship with our Korean Traditional Handmade White Celadon Vase Set with Plum Blossom Pattern (청자 백상감 매화문 호 세트). This exquisite set features two beautifully crafted vases – one with a small mouth and the other with a wide mouth, perfectly harmonized to complement each other. The delicate plum blossom pattern adds a touch of nature’s beauty, making these vases a stunning addition to any room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for displaying flowers or as standalone decorative pieces, these vases bring a sense of tranquility and sophistication to your home decor. Whether placed together or separately, they are sure to enhance any space. The smooth white celadon glaze and intricate inlay work showcase the finest aspects of traditional Korean art. This set is perfect for personal use or as a special gift for someone who appreciates fine craftsmanship. The small size makes it ideal for small room decor, adding a charming touch without overwhelming the space. Enjoy the timeless beauty and elegance of these vases in any setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Mouth Vase\u003cbr\u003eDiameter- 10cm (3.94 inch)\u003cbr\u003eHeight- 9cm (3.54 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig Mouth Vase\u003cbr\u003eDiameter- 10cm (3.94 inch)\u003cbr\u003eHeight- 8.5cm (3.35 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/blogs\/korean-culture\/about-celadon\" title=\"About Celadon\"\u003eAbout Celadon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Celadons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49903206760679,"sku":null,"price":140.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0100\/1191\/files\/256DB398-E7AE-40B7-8188-9A2BB3C3F384.jpg?v=1720239377"},{"product_id":"mother-of-pearl-artwork-in-square-frame-with-plum-blossom-and-bird-design-in-original-shell","title":"Mother-of-Pearl Art Panel: Square Format, Whole Shell with Plum Blossom and Bird Motif","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the luxury of Korean craftsmanship with this Korean Traditional Handmade Mother of Pearl Artwork in a square frame. 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The artwork is framed elegantly, making it a stunning addition to any wall decor, perfect for enhancing the beauty and uniqueness of your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth- 30cm (11.81 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth- 3cm (1.18 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight- 30cm (11.81 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/blogs\/korean-culture\/about-mother-of-pearl-art\"\u003eAbout Mother of Pearl Art\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mother of Pearls","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49910599188711,"sku":null,"price":133.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0100\/1191\/files\/B88750A6-F059-4F31-81FA-8DD9CC039CBC.png?v=1720373286"},{"product_id":"celadon-double-wall-openwork-vase-with-plum-blossom-pattern","title":"[Made to Order] Celadon Double-Walled Openwork Vase: Plum Blossom Motif","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[Made to order · Please allow approximately 2–4 months]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Masterpiece of Celadon Artistry\u003cbr\u003eThis limited-edition Korean Celadon Double-Wall Openwork Vase with Plum Blossom Pattern is a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship, designed to captivate and inspire. Known for its intricate and delicate construction, this vase requires exceptional skill, patience, and experience from the artist, making it a rare and treasured work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Unique Double-Wall Openwork Technique\u003cbr\u003eCreating a double-wall openwork vase is one of the most challenging feats in pottery. The process begins with shaping the inner vessel on the wheel, followed by crafting the outer layer with precision. The artist must carefully control the thickness to maintain structural integrity, as the openwork design weakens the form and increases the risk of collapse or warping during firing. Even the slightest error can result in failure, making this vase a testament to the artist’s dedication and mastery. The painstaking craftsmanship and high rate of difficulty imbue this piece with a sense of uniqueness that few other ceramics can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlum Blossoms and Lotus Motifs\u003cbr\u003eDecorated with plum blossom patterns crafted using the traditional inlay technique, this vase brings to life the beauty of spring. The delicate plum blossoms, symbolic of resilience and renewal, are meticulously inlaid, capturing the intricate beauty of each petal. Below the vase’s neck and along its base, you’ll find elegant lotus patterns, symbolizing purity and enlightenment. These motifs, combined with the soft green hue of celadon, make this vase a celebration of nature’s grace and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Captivating Addition to Any Collection\u003cbr\u003eImagine this exquisite vase displayed in your home, where light filters through the openwork design, casting delicate shadows that dance across the surface. 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For collectors, it represents the pinnacle of Korean pottery, a rare and exquisite item that showcases the depth of skill and dedication required to create such an intricate work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter- 26cm (10.24 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight- 24cm (9.45 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/blogs\/korean-culture\/about-celadon\" title=\"About Celadon\"\u003eAbout Celadon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Celadons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50474551869671,"sku":null,"price":1360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0100\/1191\/files\/055D988F-3E33-4928-AA1E-16C3FE9112B0.jpg?v=1742961661"},{"product_id":"limited-edition-celadon-plate-with-inlaid-plum-blossom","title":"Celadon Plate: White Slip Sgraffito (Bakji) with Plum Blossom Motif","description":"\u003cp\u003eExquisite Korean Celadon Plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning Korean celadon plate features a delicate design of red plum blossoms intertwined with bamboo branches, set against a soft, crackled jade-green background. 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The delicate inlaid mother-of-pearl shimmers with ever-changing colors, revealing new hues with each shift of light, creating a mesmerizing visual experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Symbolism of Plum Blossoms and Birds\u003cbr\u003e • Plum Blossoms – Blooming in the late winter frost, the plum blossom symbolizes strength, perseverance, and the promise of new beginnings.\u003cbr\u003e • Birds – Birds represent freedom, peace, and happiness, often depicted in Korean art as messengers of good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, these elements form a harmonious and poetic scene, evoking a sense of calm and timeless elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Living Work of Art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted using the traditional mother-of-pearl inlay technique, this plate is more than a decorative piece—it is a testament to centuries-old craftsmanship. 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It is a piece that invites closer looking—rewarding the viewer with layers of artistry, symbolism, and calm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter- 13cm (5.12 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight- 14.5cm (5.71 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/blogs\/korean-culture\/about-celadon\" title=\"About Celadon\"\u003eAbout Celadon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Celadons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51648552370407,"sku":null,"price":675.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0100\/1191\/files\/doublewallvaseplum_blossom.jpg?v=1770770978"},{"product_id":"mother-of-pearl-jewelry-box-butterfly-and-plum-blossom-motifs-on-red-hanji","title":"Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box: Butterfly and Plum Blossom Motif on Red Hanji","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the timeless elegance of Korean artistry with this beautiful handmade mother of pearl jewelry box (자개 호접 매화문 한지 보석함). Featuring a sophisticated design made from traditional Korean paper (hanji), it is adorned with intricate patterns of butterflies and plum blossoms. The reflective nature of the mother of pearl creates a stunning visual effect, changing with the time of day and viewing angle, ensuring it always looks new and captivating. This box is perfect for storing valuable items, especially jewelry such as rings. The luxurious interior and traditional motifs make it a stunning and functional addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth- 18cm (7.08 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth- 11cm (4.33 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight- 7cm (2.76 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/blogs\/korean-culture\/about-mother-of-pearl-art\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAbout Mother of Pearl Art\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Symbols of Longevity in Korean Art and Culture\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/blogs\/korean-culture\/the-symbols-of-longevity-in-korean-art-and-culture\"\u003eThe Symbol of Longevity in Korean Art and Culture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mother of Pearls","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51652933288167,"sku":null,"price":102.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0100\/1191\/files\/3425C46D-3FCE-476B-89D5-12D19F53915D.jpg?v=1766472340"},{"product_id":"celadon-vase-white-slip-sgraffito-bakji-with-plum-blossom-and-crane-motif","title":"Celadon Vase: White Slip Sgraffito (Bakji) with Plum Blossom and Crane Motif","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis piece tends to remain with those who recognise restraint as a form of depth, and clarity as a quiet discipline rather than an absence of ornament.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A pale surface holds the trace of branches, as if winter has paused mid-breath.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis celadon vase is shaped around an idea of measured contrast—between surface and body, presence and removal, stillness and movement. Its form is calm and self-contained, allowing the decoration to unfold gradually rather than declare itself at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormed and finished by Jo Byeong-gwan, the vessel is made in celadon clay and coated with a layer of white slip, which is then selectively carved away using the bakji technique. Known in Korean ceramics as bakji (剝地), this process reveals the celadon body beneath through deliberate subtraction. Where the surface is cut back, the characteristic celadon hue emerges—soft, mineral, and quietly luminous—allowing colour to appear not as an applied layer, but as something uncovered and released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than building imagery on the surface, the maker allows the motif to come forward through incision. Branches, birds, and contours feel at once drawn and exposed, their lines guided by removal rather than addition. The resulting surface carries a subtle rhythm, further deepened by the fine network of natural glaze crackle that settles across the form over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross this pale ground, branches of plum blossom extend in quiet arcs. The plum tree, maehwa in Korean culture, blooms in late winter, often before the snow has fully receded. It has long symbolised endurance, integrity, and the strength to flower under restraint. Here, the blossoms are rendered in red clay, their colour restrained yet resolute, standing gently apart from the cooler celadon tones. The red does not dominate; it punctuates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterspersed among the branches, cranes move with understated grace. In Korean visual tradition, the crane is associated with longevity and moral refinement, often seen as a mediator between heaven and earth. Their presence here is neither dramatic nor narrative. Instead, they appear as passing forms—gliding, turning, continuing—suggesting duration rather than event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the mouth of the vase, a carved geometric band encircles the rim. This detail functions as a quiet threshold, separating the open interior from the surrounding imagery, while reinforcing the vessel’s sense of balance. Organic movement and structural order are held in careful equilibrium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this work, resilience and longevity—embodied by plum blossom and crane—are not asserted through symbolism alone, but through the manner of making itself. Subtraction becomes expression, restraint becomes clarity, and the celadon surface reveals its depth precisely where it has been allowed to breathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vase does not seek attention through brilliance or density. Its presence unfolds through sustained looking, where carved lines, celadon colour, and muted red blossoms continue to reveal themselves slowly, asking for time rather than recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter- 13cm (5.12 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight- 14.5cm (5.71 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/blogs\/korean-culture\/about-celadon\" title=\"About Celadon\"\u003eAbout Celadon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Celadons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51681239761127,"sku":null,"price":225.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0100\/1191\/files\/plum_blossom_vase1.jpg?v=1770765310"},{"product_id":"celadon-plate-white-slip-sgraffito-bakji-with-plum-blossom-motif","title":"Celadon Plate: White Slip Sgraffito (Bakji) with Plum Blossom Motif","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis piece tends to remain with those who find meaning not at the centre of things, but at their quiet edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A circle holds its breath, allowing the season to arrive only where it is needed.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis celadon plate is composed around restraint rather than fullness. Its form is open and generous, yet deliberately calm, offering a wide expanse of celadon surface that remains largely untouched. The decoration withdraws to the rim, where it settles with measured confidence, allowing space itself to become the principal element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Jo Byeong-gwan, the plate begins with a layer of white slip applied across the upper surface. Through the bakji technique—known in Korean ceramics as bakji (剝地)—selected lines of the plum tree are carefully carved away. Where the surface is cut back, the celadon body beneath is revealed, allowing its distinctive colour to emerge naturally, not as an applied tone but as something uncovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plum blossoms themselves are rendered in red clay, their colour restrained yet quietly insistent. Rather than spreading across the plate, the blossoms and branches remain at the outer edge, forming a loose, continuous rhythm that follows the circular boundary. This decision gives the composition its particular clarity: the motif does not occupy the plate, it frames it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Korean cultural symbolism, the plum blossom (maehwa) is associated with endurance and integrity, flowering in late winter when warmth has not yet fully returned. Here, that symbolism is carried not only by the image, but by its placement. By confining the motif to the perimeter, the work suggests resilience that does not seek the centre, but persists steadily at the margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface bears a fine network of natural crackle within the glaze, a characteristic of celadon that deepens with time. This subtle texture interacts gently with light, ensuring that the plate reveals itself gradually rather than all at once. The underside, finished with equal care, reinforces the sense that the object is complete from every angle, whether held, used, or placed upright on its stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough fully functional in daily life, this plate also carries the presence of an independent object. When displayed vertically, the circular field and restrained ornamentation allow it to read as a quiet plane of colour and line—neither purely utilitarian nor overtly decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a work that does not attempt to fill space. Instead, it defines space through what it withholds, allowing celadon colour, carved line, and red blossom to coexist in careful balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter- 22.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight- 2.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"About Celadon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/blogs\/korean-culture\/about-celadon\"\u003eAbout Celadon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Celadons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51681285636327,"sku":null,"price":280.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0100\/1191\/files\/D057CCDB-D19C-43E6-AC68-43B284C3D953.jpg?v=1767855406"},{"product_id":"mother-of-pearl-clock-art-panel-horizontal-format-whole-shell-with-plum-blossom-tree-and-bird-motif","title":"Mother-of-Pearl Art Panel: Horizontal Format, Whole Shell with Plum Blossom Tree and Bird Motif","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese exquisite pieces of art encapsulate the timeless beauty of Korean traditional mother-of-pearl artwork, each encased in a finely crafted wooden frame. The meticulous placement of original shells breathes life into iconic Korean imagery, rendering each piece a dynamic masterpiece that unveils new facets with every gaze. The reflection of the shells dances in harmony with light, offering a unique visual experience marked by depth and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth- 39cm (15.35 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight- 32cm (12.59 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth- 4.3cm (1.69 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/blogs\/korean-culture\/about-mother-of-pearl-art\"\u003eAbout Mother of Pearl Art\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mother of Pearls","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51834693353703,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0100\/1191\/files\/4463511E-61FF-4EB1-9AB6-AE10A496C86D.jpg?v=1772654769"},{"product_id":"buncheong-vase-set-stamped-chrysanthemum-ground-with-plum-blossom-motif","title":"Buncheong Vase Set: Stamped Chrysanthemum Ground with Plum Blossom Motif","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis set is chosen by those who value \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003erestraint\u003c\/span\u003e over display, and who return to an object not for novelty but for presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"A quiet spring seems to rise from the surface, held in earth, patience, and light.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCreated by the Icheon ceramic artist Geunjeong Lee Sang-bong, this Buncheong maebyeong and jubyeong set brings together two distinct vessel forms within one measured visual language. The pair is grounded in a finely repeated \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003echrysanthemum pattern\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, built through the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003estamped surface method\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e that became one of the defining expressions of Buncheong, carrying forward the decorative sensibility inherited from Goryeo celadon practice. Over this dense and disciplined field, the artist lays a dark plum tree in fluid, unbroken lines, allowing blossom and branch to emerge with unusual clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhat makes the work especially compelling is the tension between \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eorder and spontaneity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The chrysanthemum ground creates a continuous, almost textile-like field, steady and meditative in effect. It gives the vessels a quiet structural rhythm before any pictorial motif appears. Against this composed surface, the plum branches move with directness. They do not feel tentative or overworked. Instead, they travel across the body with a decisive ease, revealing the artist’s confidence in line and placement. The blossom clusters, formed in white clay with restrained red accents, soften the strength of the black branches and give the composition its breathing points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis way of making matters. The stamped pattern is not merely decorative; it establishes a field of time and repetition. The application of white clay over the surface, followed by drying and the careful removal and refinement of detail, demands \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epatience and exact judgement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The work therefore holds two tempos at once: the slow accumulation of the patterned ground, and the swift, assured movement of the painted tree. That contrast is central to the life of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe symbolism is also deeply rooted in Korean visual culture. The chrysanthemum has long been associated with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eintegrity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and endurance, while the plum blossom, which flowers at the threshold of late winter and early spring, carries meanings of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eresilience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and renewal. Here, the pairing is particularly eloquent. The repeated chrysanthemum field becomes a calm, enduring world into which the plum tree enters as a sign of awakening. One reads not simply floral ornament, but a conversation between \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003econstancy and renewal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe two vessel forms deepen this reading. The \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emaebyeong\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, with its rounded upper body and gently gathered lower section, feels stable and inward, as though containing silence. The \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ejubyeong\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, more elongated through the neck and fuller at the base, brings a sense of lift and movement. Seen together, they do not mirror one another; they answer one another. The set becomes an exchange of weight and rise, stillness and extension, much as the plum branches themselves alternate between tension and bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere is, too, a notable modesty in the work. It does not seek the brilliance or opulence often associated with celadon at its most elaborate. Instead, it embraces the more natural, softened character of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuncheong\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where beauty is carried through surface, touch, and the eloquence of motif. The result is not austere, but quietly abundant. It rewards prolonged looking. From a distance, the vessels read as calm silhouettes with flowering branches. Up close, the dense stamped ground begins to pulse, and the balance between discipline and freedom becomes fully visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a set that lives not as ornament alone, but as a continuing presence: composed, seasonal, and deeply attentive to the meeting of hand, material, and motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaeByung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight- 28 cm (11.02 inch)\u003cbr\u003eDiameter- 16 cm (6.3 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuByung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight- 27.5 cm (10.83 inch)\u003cbr\u003eDiameter- 16 cm (6.3 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ArtinKo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51846350078183,"sku":null,"price":384.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0100\/1191\/files\/99A068B4-72F4-4C69-B4A7-EA403E39CC91.jpg?v=1773028301"},{"product_id":"celadon-maebyeong-and-jubyeong-vase-set-plum-blossom-tree-motif","title":"Celadon Maebyeong and Jubyeong Vase Set: Plum Blossom Tree Motif","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis set is chosen by those who see a vessel not just as an object, but as a piece of captured light—a landscape that remains green even when the seasons turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A forest of jade and silver, where the plum blossom rises through the mist of a deep mountain lake.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated by the Icheon ceramic artist Geunjeong Lee Sang-bong, this maebyeong and jubyeong set is defined by its exquisite Jade Celadon glaze. It is a color that doesn't just sit on the surface; it has a translucent depth that feels as though it was pulled from the heart of a river. This \"jade water\" becomes the atmosphere in which the artist's plum tree lives and breathes.\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes this work especially compelling is how the dark, fluid lines of the branches cut through the luminous jade. The artist allows the blossom and branch to emerge with unusual clarity against the shimmering green. The stamped chrysanthemum ground, visible beneath the celadon, creates a rhythmic, pulsating field that gives the vessels a quiet structural energy before any pictorial motif even appears.\u003cbr\u003eAgainst this composed, jade surface, the plum branches move with a decisive ease. They do not feel overworked; they travel across the body of the maebyeong and the neck of the jubyeong with a decisive grace, revealing the artist’s confidence in every stroke. The blossoms, appearing like fallen snow against the jade, soften the strength of the dark branches and provide the composition with its breathing points.\u003cbr\u003eThe symbolism here is a conversation between constancy and renewal. The deep jade celadon—a color of eternal spring—acts as a calm, enduring world into which the plum tree enters as a sign of awakening. One reads not simply floral ornament, but a story of resilience rising through a world of emerald light.\u003cbr\u003eThe two vessel forms deepen this reading. The maebyeong, with its rounded upper body, feels like a deep pool holding its breath—stable and inward. The jubyeong, more elongated and fuller at the base, brings a sense of lift and movement. Seen together, they answer one another: an exchange of weight and rise, stillness and extension.\u003cbr\u003eThis is a set that rewards the slow observer. From a distance, they are calm silhouettes of jade. 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It uses the noble outline of the maebyeong, the symbolic language of plum blossom, the tactile force of unglazed fired clay, and the ancient echo of combed surface marking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form is central to the reading of the work. A maebyeong is not simply a jar shape; it is a form built on controlled tension. The narrow foot gives the object lift, the swelling shoulder creates volume, and the contracted mouth draws the eye upward. Lee uses this structure as a living ground for the plum branch. The branch does not merely decorate the body. It begins low, climbs across the vessel, turns with the rounded shoulder, and continues onto the lid. The composition therefore asks to be viewed slowly, by rotation rather than by a single frontal glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plum tree is arranged asymmetrically, which gives the vessel its sense of growth. The dark branches move with angular strength, while the small white blossoms interrupt them with points of softness. The red clay centres within the flowers are restrained, almost hidden at first, but they give warmth to the otherwise quiet palette. This relationship between branch and blossom is important: the branch suggests endurance; the blossom suggests renewal. Together they form one of the most enduring symbolic pairings in Korean and East Asian literati culture, where the plum blossom is admired for flowering in cold weather and for carrying a sense of uprightness, purity, and perseverance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe making process deepens this symbolism. After the first firing, the plum branches were worked into the surface, and the flowers were formed with white and red clay. The work was then fired again without glaze. By leaving the surface unglazed, the artist refuses the luminous glass-like skin of celadon and the softened white-clay decorative presence associated with buncheong. Instead, the jar remains close to the nature of clay itself. It has the quiet dryness of earthen material, yet because it has undergone high-temperature firing, it carries a firmness and durability beyond its modest appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combed texture is one of the most compelling aspects of the work. These fine vertical marks do more than animate the surface. They recall ancient Korean comb-pattern pottery, bringing into the vessel a memory of early ceramic culture. Around the plum branches, the combed lines act almost like weather: rain, bark, field, or time passing across clay. They give the blossoms a ground from which to appear, and they prevent the design from becoming merely pictorial. The surface remains ceramic before it becomes image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid changes the work’s emotional register. With the lid in place, the jar feels complete, sealed, and watchful. The plum branch continuing across the lid links upper and lower parts, so the closure does not interrupt the design but completes its ascent. When the lid is removed and placed beside the vessel, the work becomes more intimate. One begins to understand it not only as a sculptural form, but as a vessel with an interior, a mouth, a possible act of opening. This movement between closed and opened states gives the piece a quiet ritual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a notable restraint in the whole composition. The blossoms are numerous but not lavish. The branch is bold but not theatrical. The unglazed clay resists surface brilliance, and the combed lines slow the eye rather than dazzling it. The work’s refinement comes from this discipline. It does not separate elegance from earth; it lets elegance emerge from earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLee Sang-bong’s jar holds together two different times: the ancient memory of combed pottery and the cultivated symbolism of the plum blossom. Between them stands the maebyeong form, poised and human in scale, carrying the presence of a vessel that has been shaped not for spectacle, but for long attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight- 40cm (15.75 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter- 20cm (7.87 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/blogs\/korean-culture\/about-celadon\" title=\"About Celadon\"\u003eAbout Celadon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/collections\/master-artisan\" title=\"Master Artisan’s Collection\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster Artisan’s Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Celadons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52033813381351,"sku":null,"price":565.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0100\/1191\/files\/4FC34906-7EEE-4D6C-B049-F98278D1D06F.jpg?v=1777851872"},{"product_id":"mother-of-pearl-stationary-box-crane-pine-and-plum-blossom-motif","title":"Mother-of-Pearl Stationary Box: Crane, Pine and Plum Blossom Motif","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength- 23 cm (9.05 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth- 9 cm (3.54 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight- 5cm (1.97 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/blogs\/korean-culture\/about-mother-of-pearl-art\"\u003eAbout Mother of Pearl Art\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mother of Pearls","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52073853911271,"sku":null,"price":140.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0100\/1191\/files\/4E7A17FF-EFD0-409B-BBB1-07FD0273F2CB.jpg?v=1778976482"},{"product_id":"mother-of-pearl-jewelry-box-plum-blossom-and-bird-floral-motif-on-black-ground","title":"Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box: Plum Blossom and Bird Floral Motif on Black Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength- 16cm (6.3 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth- 10cm (3.94 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight- 6cm (2.36 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/blogs\/korean-culture\/about-mother-of-pearl-art\"\u003eAbout Mother of Pearl Art\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mother of Pearls","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52135045660903,"sku":null,"price":69.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0100\/1191\/files\/7029C505-F553-40FF-89F3-7F512029FA64.jpg?v=1780198143"},{"product_id":"blue-and-white-porcelain-mug-set-plum-blossom-and-orchid-motifs","title":"Blue-and-White Porcelain Mug Set: Plum Blossom and Orchid Motifs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis set is chosen by those who look for character in restraint, and who recognize that tradition often speaks most clearly through line, interval, and pause.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Between blossom and leaf, the white ground becomes a field of thought.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis blue-and-white porcelain mug set by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCho Byung-kwan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is composed through contrast, but not opposition. One mug carries \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplum blossom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eorchid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—two motifs belonging to the tradition of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour Gracious Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so often returned to in Korean painting, calligraphy, and ceramic decoration. They were brought together here not simply because they are beautiful, but because each holds a distinct ethical and emotional register. The set was made in this way so that the vessels speak to one another through difference: blossom and leaf, branching and flowing, resilience and refinement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe structure of the mugs is central to that reading. Their tall, tapering form avoids heaviness, giving the painted image a vertical field rather than a broad panel. This elongation matters. It allows the brushwork to appear as an extension of movement rather than as a motif applied onto surface. The plum branch rises and spreads with tension across the porcelain body, while the orchid leaves arc more fluidly, almost as though written rather than painted. In both cases, the form of the vessel supports the image rather than containing it too tightly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe use of white space is especially important. Korean blue-and-white porcelain often achieves its force not through density but through measured emptiness, and this set follows that principle with discipline. Large areas of unpainted ground are left intentionally open so that the cobalt lines remain suspended within air. This is why the motifs do not feel crowded or merely illustrative. They unfold within silence. The porcelain body becomes not background, but active space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plum blossom was arranged with visible intervals between bloom and branch because its meaning lies not in abundance, but in persistence. In Korean visual tradition, plum blossom often signifies endurance, renewal, and the capacity to flower in cold season before the world has fully awakened. That symbolic charge is strengthened here by the spareness of the composition. The blossoms are not massed for richness; they appear with restraint, which gives them greater resolve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe orchid, by contrast, is built through long leaf strokes and a more inward rhythm. Its beauty lies in modulation rather than display. In Korean cultural reading, the orchid is associated with refinement, modesty, and cultivated inner dignity. It was therefore painted with fewer interruptions and broader movement, so that the image holds an atmosphere of composure rather than flourish. When seen beside the plum blossom, it softens the set without weakening it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes the pair particularly convincing is that the two mugs do not mirror one another. They are related, but not symmetrical in mood. One gathers energy through branching tension; the other releases it through flowing line. This asymmetry gives the set its life. If both carried the same motif, the work would remain decorative. Because each carries a different one, the set becomes relational. One cup answers the other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe difficulty of painting on porcelain also matters to the curatorial reading of the work. Brushwork on ceramic surface requires decisiveness. It must remain alive while anticipating firing, absorption, and tonal change. The result is that each line carries both risk and control. In this set, that quality remains visible in the shifting depth of cobalt, in the pressure of the brush, and in the moments where outline and wash meet. These are not incidental details. They are the record of judgement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mugs therefore operate on two levels at once. In use, they are intimate vessels made to be held, lifted, and returned to daily rhythm. In viewing, they preserve a much older pictorial language in which plant form becomes an index of character. That double life is what gives the set its quiet strength. It belongs to the table, but it also belongs to the long history of Korean ceramic thought, where utility and cultivated image are not separate conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat finally holds the work together is its refusal of excess. The form is long and simple. The motifs are few. The white ground is allowed to remain open. The painting is direct. Everything has been made this way so that the set retains clarity, breath, and inward poise. It does not present plum blossom and orchid as decoration alone. It presents them as ways of seeing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth- 11cm (4.33 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth- 7cm (2.76 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight- 15cm (5.91 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Links\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/blogs\/korean-culture\/about-white-porcelain\" title=\"About White Porcelain\"\u003eAbout White Porcelain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"White Porcelains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52137664905447,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0100\/1191\/files\/26D43189-26BA-4742-90CC-21FC84E11501.jpg?v=1780252266"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0100\/1191\/collections\/055D988F-3E33-4928-AA1E-16C3FE9112B0.jpg?v=1742965128","url":"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/collections\/plum-blossom.oembed?page=3","provider":"ArtinKo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}