{"product_id":"mother-of-pearl-jewelry-chest-butterfly-and-peony-motif-scholar-s-style","title":"Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Chest: Butterfly and Peony Motif, Scholar’s Desk Form","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA quiet heirloom, where floral dreams and scholarly grace reside in shell and wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis elegant jewelry chest draws upon a rich legacy of Korean craftsmanship, combining timeless design with the natural iridescence of mother-of-pearl. Inspired by the aesthetics of a traditional scholar’s chest—marked by the distinctive upward sweep of the top corners—this piece balances subtle restraint with luxurious detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike lacquered high-gloss finishes, this version is rendered in a soft matte tone. The surface gently absorbs the light, offering a velvety depth that contrasts beautifully with the luminous shimmer of the inlay. This interplay between texture and light invites repeated viewing, as each angle and time of day reveals a new facet—like a poem read again and again, always fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chest is adorned with hand-cut pieces of mother-of-pearl, arranged into a delicate tableau of butterflies and peonies. The butterflies flutter freely across the surface, light and playful. The peonies—symbols of beauty and honour—anchor the scene with layered fullness. Together, they evoke a quiet vitality, a celebration of both stillness and motion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeneath the lid, a deep compartment is lined in rich wine velvet. A central ring insert offers order for treasured bands, while the built-in mirror behind the lid brings a practical intimacy to the ritual of adornment—an invitation to pause and reflect. Below, four drawers slide smoothly, designed for earrings, necklaces, keepsakes—each drawer a chapter in one’s personal story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe subtle scholar’s curve of the chest’s top edge is more than decorative: it is a technical challenge that adds refinement and speaks to the cabinetmaker’s dedication. Like the scholar’s desk it recalls, this box is both beautiful and intelligent in form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not merely a jewelry chest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a work of quiet opulence—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea place where reflection, memory, and adornment find a home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19x12.5x15cm\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":51440439263463,"sku":null,"price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/0100\/1191\/files\/5D227FD0-6E94-49F8-9E85-1F0E84481A6E.jpg?v=1759214033","url":"https:\/\/www.artinko.com\/fr\/products\/mother-of-pearl-jewelry-chest-butterfly-and-peony-motif-scholar-s-style","provider":"ArtinKo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}