Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box: Sculpted Whole-Shell Birds and Peonies on Deep Black

”Where stillness blooms and craftsmanship takes flight.

This exquisite Korean mother-of-pearl jewelry box is a quiet symphony of light and form. Unlike conventional designs, the birds on its lid are not cut from thin shell, but sculpted from whole pieces of natural shell (원패), preserving their organic curves and pearlescent depth. They do not sit flat—they rise, casting the illusion of movement while remaining still.

Peonies—long cherished in Korean art as emblems of abundance and quiet beauty—bloom beneath the birds in iridescent tones. Their petals shimmer against a deep black lacquered surface, a canvas that captures shifting reflections with every glance. Butterflies hover nearby, completing a visual dialogue of nature, grace, and transformation.

The design continues seamlessly across all five visible surfaces (except the base), wrapping the box in a continuous mother-of-pearl landscape. Every panel—front, sides, back, and lid—is adorned, with the highest care given to consistency and harmony of tone and texture.

Inside, a velvet-lined interior reveals thoughtful compartments for rings and treasured pieces. A full mirror is fitted beneath the lid, adding both functionality and quiet elegance. Though adorned with sculpted birds, the lid retains a flat appearance from afar—thanks to a recessed design that draws the base inward to embrace the relief above.

This is not merely a storage piece.
It is a statement of luxury, memory, and generational beauty—
a timeless gift for collectors, aesthetes, or anyone who believes beauty unfolds slowly, over time and light.

Dimensions

• Width- 29cm (11.42 inch)
• Depth- 17.5cm (6.89 inch)
• Height- 10.5cm (4.13 inch)

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