{"product_id":"mother-of-pearl-octagonal-tray-peony-and-butterfly-on-abalone","title":"Mother of Pearl Octagonal Tray: Peony and Butterfly on Abalone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Where restraint finds radiance, and beauty shifts with the light.“\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite octagonal tray presents a masterful union of Korean mother-of-pearl artistry and symbolic nature. Against a mesmerising abalone backdrop, white peonies bloom in radiant layers, surrounded by fluttering butterflies. Each element is delicately inlaid using natural shell, their iridescent tones transforming with light and time—never quite the same, always quietly resplendent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe octagonal shape, distinct from the more familiar circular form, offers a sense of balance, completion, and contemplative restraint. In East Asian traditions, and particularly in Korea, the number eight (팔) is revered as a symbol of wholeness and enlightenment—frequently found in architecture and sacred spaces. Its geometry lends an architectural calm, grounding the swirling movement of the natural motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic meander key border encircles the composition, echoing ancient harmony and protection. This frame provides a visual stillness that allows the blossoms and wings within to breathe, shimmer, and unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the piece, the peony (목단) stands as the “king of flowers” in East Asian art—symbolising wealth, honour, and refined elegance. Revered in both palace and poetry, it speaks of grace that does not fade. Surrounding it, the butterfly (나비) symbolises transformation, fleeting joy, and the presence of gentle freedom. Together, they create a poetic balance—between prosperity and lightness, between rooted beauty and delicate flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe abalone shell beneath, with its deep oceanic blues and greens, adds an air of mystery and timeless depth. As light passes across the surface, it evokes the movement of water or a distant horizon—an invitation to reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece may be placed on a mantel, shelf, or table, transforming even a quiet corner into a space of distinction. More than decoration, it is a dialogue between material and meaning, surface and soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth- 27cm (10.63 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight- 27cm (10.63 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth- 3cm (1.18 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":51480030183655,"sku":null,"price":558.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0100\/1191\/files\/E1AEE336-1860-41ED-89B1-6B6377A58A28.png?v=1760510635","url":"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/fr-gb\/products\/mother-of-pearl-octagonal-tray-peony-and-butterfly-on-abalone","provider":"ArtinKo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}