Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box: Crane and Pine Motif in Traditional Landscape Design

“Where elegance gathers light, and nature shelters memory.“

This handcrafted jewelry box is a radiant fusion of form and philosophy—a treasure chest inlaid with iridescent mother-of-pearl, capturing a traditional landscape scene of soaring cranes, pine trees, and the rising sun. From every angle, light plays across the surface, revealing new depths of colour and pattern—no two moments of reflection are ever quite the same.

Each panel is fully adorned—not only the lid and front, but the sides, back—a rare gesture of completeness that heightens the sense of refinement. The scene unfolds across the box like a painting: cranes in mid-flight, ancient pines rooted in swirling ground, waves of stylised vegetation, and a glowing red sun above. The surrounding borders feature intricate arabesque (dangcho) patterns, adding a rhythmic frame that guides the eye through the piece.

Opening the lid reveals an interior lined in deep burgundy velvet. A full-width mirror reflects the act of adornment, while a removable tray allows for the elegant separation of rings, earrings, and small keepsakes. Beneath it lies a spacious compartment for larger treasures. The lock—shaped like a mythical fish—is both secure and symbolic, calling forth tales of guardianship and prosperity.

The experience of opening the box is as tactile and contemplative as viewing it.

Dimensions

• Width- 25 cm (9.84 inch)
• Depth- 15 cm (5.91 inch)
• Height- 10.5 cm (4.13 inch)

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