This. traditional Korean najeonchilgi (나전칠기) mother-of-pearl lacquerware box featuring an intricate abalone shell inlay design with a peony motif.
Please note The bottom inside of the box is a stickered symbols / lettering . Technique: Najeonchilgi is a millenniumq-old traditional Korean craft combining najeon (inlaying thin, iridescent abalone or mollusk shell fragments) with chilgi (coating objects with multiple layers of protective natural tree lacquer).Visual Trait: As stated on the traditional insert slip in your box ("Na-Jeon-Chil-Ki"), the intricate, hand-cut geometric patterns catch the light to shift dynamically across a brilliant spectrum of greens, blues, and pinks.Function: Long prized by the historical elite as a luxurious status symbol, this particular elongated format is typically used as a premium desk organizer pencil/pen case or a slim accent jewelry box.8 5/8x 3x 1/2”
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