Mother-of-Pearl Wall Clock: Crane and Pine Motif with Moon

“Where time flows like moonlight across mother-of-pearl wings.”

This handcrafted Korean wall clock (자개 송학문 벽걸이 시계) is a quiet celebration of space, form, and movement. Composed of three subtly angled planes, the tall vertical structure stands at approximately 45 cm in height—commanding attention yet never demanding it.

Rendered in deep black lacquer, the surface is adorned with hand-cut mother-of-pearl motifs: cranes in mid-flight, pine branches bending in the breeze, and a luminous moon suspended in stillness. The cranes soar not only across the central face but also around its angled sides—encircling time itself with motion and grace. Their silhouettes shift in tone as light plays across the shell inlay, casting iridescent reflections like passing clouds.

Rather than presenting a flat profile, each of the three sides faces a slightly different direction, lending the piece quiet architectural dynamism. This subtle asymmetry draws the eye gently along its surface—an invitation to linger. Whether hung alone or beside other pieces, it transforms a wall into a poetic horizon.

This piece is not simply a way to mark the hours—it’s a presence, a pause, a breath of stillness in the rhythm of the day.

(Requires one AA battery to operate. Battery not included.)

Dimensions

• Width- 15cm (5.91 inch)
• Depth- 4cm (1.57 inch)
• Height- 45cm (17.72 inch)

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