Handmade mother-of-pearl, wood lacquer, bird and deer inlay, sorting box
Description
About Korean mother-of-pearl lacquerware
Mother-of-pearl lacquerware is a craft that is decorated with patterns by thinly scraping and pasting shells onto a lacquered surface. It is said to have originated in China and was introduced to Japan via the Korean Peninsula. In Korea, it is called kelmul and has been loved by the royal family and aristocrats since ancient times.
Features
The luster of the abalone and shells creates a beautiful contrast against the black lacquered background.
Various patterns are drawn, such as flowers and birds, dragons and phoenixes, and arabesques.
It requires very precise work and takes time to produce.
Maki-e Raden: Lacquered lacquer and inlaid with seashells.
Mother-of-pearl lacquerware is a craft that is decorated with patterns by thinly scraping and pasting shells onto a lacquered surface. It is said to have originated in China and was introduced to Japan via the Korean Peninsula. In Korea, it is called kelmul and has been loved by the royal family and aristocrats since ancient times.
Features
The luster of the abalone and shells creates a beautiful contrast against the black lacquered background.
Various patterns are drawn, such as flowers and birds, dragons and phoenixes, and arabesques.
It requires very precise work and takes time to produce.
Maki-e Raden: Lacquered lacquer and inlaid with seashells.
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- We ship items from Japan.
- Import duties, taxes (example VAT, GST), and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
- Please check in advance about those additional costs in your customs office before buying. Generally, those additional costs will be charged by the carrier when you receive the item.
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