Two small cubic handcrafted wooden jewelry boxes lavishly decorated with mother of pearl designs are connected with each other through two hinges. Each box has two drawers. The mother of pearl design of this jewelry box depicts an image of sipjangsaeng, 10 creatures that ancient Koreans, influenced by the Taoist philosophy, believed were created to enjoy eternal youth: sun, stone, water, cloud, pine tree, deer, bulnocho ('herb of eternal youth'), turtle, crane, and mountain. Inspired by the belief in a Taoist utopian world resided by Taoist elders who had found the secret of eternal life, ancient Koreans revealed their dreams of such a world through the 10 creatures. The elaborate adornment with the iridescence of intricate mother of pearl designs makes it a breathtaking piece for storing personal fashion items. Read More
Size: 6.7"W x 3.3"D x 3.3"H (17 x 8.5 x 8.5cm) |
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