{"product_id":"mother-of-pearl-octagonal-tray-chrysanthemum-and-vine-motif","title":"Mother of Pearl Octagonal Tray: Chrysanthemum and Vine Motif","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Where geometry meets grace, and every petal flows in stillness.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis grand octagonal tray is a celebration of precision and poetry. Hand-inlaid with luminous mother-of-pearl, it draws from the timeless vocabulary of Goryeo-era lacquerware—where chrysanthemum blossoms bloom amidst delicate vines in an infinite, meditative rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its centre, a radiant floral medallion anchors the piece, from which sixteen surrounding blooms unfold in perfect harmony. Each vine swirls outward with breathtaking finesse, their curvature whispering of the artisan’s patience and unyielding attention to balance. The motif is bordered by a classic “meander” key pattern, grounding the visual flow in architectural calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike circular trays, the octagonal form lends a sculptural solidity—expressing both restraint and completion. In East Asian philosophy, the number eight (팔) symbolises wholeness and insight, making this form especially revered in architecture and craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vine motif (당초문), with its endlessly flowing curves, symbolises unbroken vitality—echoing the quiet rhythm of natural growth, continuity, and inward strength.\u003cbr\u003eOften blooming against the chill of late autumn, the chrysanthemum (국화) has long represented integrity and quiet perseverance—a flower admired as much for its timing as for its beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the natural properties of mother-of-pearl, the tray appears subtly different under shifting light and viewing angles—inviting a renewed encounter with each glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece may be used for refined serving or displayed as a sculptural centrepiece. Wherever it rests, it lends a sense of elegance, contemplation, and quiet completeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter- 32cm (12.6 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight- 3cm (1.38 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\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/blogs\/korean-culture\/the-symbols-of-longevity-in-korean-art-and-culture\" title=\"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":51479035281639,"sku":null,"price":432.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0100\/1191\/files\/5CE524FA-2490-42C5-A37D-B6F217B84EE1.jpg?v=1760470298","url":"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/fr-gb\/products\/mother-of-pearl-octagonal-tray-chrysanthemum-and-vine-motif","provider":"ArtinKo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}