{"product_id":"mother-of-pearl-jewelry-box-pine-and-crane-motif-on-gold-ground","title":"Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box: Pine and Crane Motif on Gold Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis piece is chosen by those who understand splendour as a discipline, not as excess.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A luminous surface holds its brilliance with restraint, never spilling beyond its form.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jewellery box is organised around a concealed interior sequence, revealed by releasing the fish-shaped metal clasp.\u003cbr\u003eUpon opening the lid, a velvet-lined stand is first encountered, designed to hold earrings, rings, and smaller personal items in an orderly arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stand is not fixed in place. When gently lifted, it reveals a deeper lower compartment beneath, intended for larger valuables that require greater freedom of space.\u003cbr\u003eInside the lid, a mirror is quietly set, allowing for confirmation and reflection without interrupting the interior’s calm balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the exterior, finely cut shell pieces are arranged to depict cranes, pine trees, clouds, and the sun, forming a continuous landscape that wraps around the body of the box. In Korean visual tradition, the pine tree symbolises constancy and endurance, while cranes represent longevity and moral clarity. Their pairing has long conveyed an ideal of steadfast life sustained over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shellwork is executed using two distinct types of shell, creating subtle contrast between surfaces rather than overt brilliance. The cranes’ bodies and the sun are gently coloured, introducing warmth and focus within the broader composition. Rather than isolated motifs, the imagery unfolds as a single pictorial field, recalling a panoramic landscape painting viewed in sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly notable is the treatment of the side panels, where pierced shell work is employed. Here, one shell surface is carefully opened according to the intended pattern, and a different shell is cut and fitted precisely into the void. This process demands sustained time and precision, allowing light and colour to shift delicately across layers without disturbing the surface continuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold ground beneath the shellwork amplifies depth rather than decoration. It does not compete with the imagery, but steadies it, lending the entire surface a composed radiance. Except for the base, every face of the box is treated with this layered shell composition, ensuring visual continuity from all angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is not an ornamental object seeking attention, but a composed presence—one that reveals its complexity gradually, through handling, return, and sustained looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth- 19cm (7.48 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth- 14cm (5.5 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\"\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":51740077621479,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0100\/1191\/files\/8157BEA5-92A8-4C74-AD53-1A83B66E284B.jpg?v=1779555139","url":"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/en-gb\/products\/mother-of-pearl-jewelry-box-pine-and-crane-motif-on-gold-ground","provider":"ArtinKo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}