{"product_id":"mother-of-pearl-wall-clock-plum-blossom-and-bird-motif","title":"Mother-of-Pearl Wall Clock: Plum Blossom and Bird Motif","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Where blossoms pause and birds linger in silence.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handcrafted mother-of-pearl wall clock (자개 매조문 벽걸이 시계) is a quiet celebration of spring’s resilience—featuring a delicate plum blossom and bird motif that has long symbolised perseverance and renewal in East Asian art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated with meticulous care by a master artisan in Korea, the tall, hexagonal structure becomes more than a timekeeper—it is a vertical canvas of seasonal stillness. At its centre, the minimalist clock face floats without numerals, allowing the decorative field to unfold without disruption. The hands move in graceful silence, honouring the passing of time without intruding on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface is adorned with finely inlaid mother-of-pearl—each piece cut, polished, and placed by hand. Against the deep black lacquer, plum blossoms bloom in cascading branches, their petals luminous and layered. Nestled among them, small birds rest or flutter, forming vignettes of life suspended in time. The shimmering nacre changes colour with shifting light, inviting new readings with every glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis motif—“maejo-mun” (매조문)—has adorned Korean screen paintings and lacquerware for centuries. It represents not only beauty and the endurance of nature, but also quiet companionship and reflection. In this modern interpretation, the symbolism remains intact, yet the form is strikingly contemporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHung on the wall or placed upright on a console, this clock bridges stillness and movement, light and shadow, nature and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperates with one AA battery (not included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth- 15cm (5.91 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth- 4cm (1.57 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight- 45cm (17.72 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":51453605970151,"sku":null,"price":176.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0100\/1191\/files\/A2C8A6A5-2C16-4F91-AB77-EA5B08521126.jpg?v=1759472830","url":"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/fr-gb\/products\/mother-of-pearl-wall-clock-plum-blossom-and-bird-motif","provider":"ArtinKo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}