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Korean Mother Of Pearl Chest

Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Korean keyaki (Japanese elm), lacquer, and mother-of-pearl inlaid personal accessory
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Antique Early 19th Century Korean Scholar's Objects

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Brass

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Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea
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A fine and elegant Korean black lacquer and abalone mother of pearl inlay "longevity" box, circa 1930s, Korea. The box, most likely used to store documents, is crafted of black la...
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By Gabriel Viardot, L'Escalier de Cristal
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Korean Inlaid Lacquer Mandarin Duck Form Box, Early 20th Century, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
An absolutely lovely Korean black lacquer and abalone shell inlaid box in the form of a pair of Mandarin ducks, early 20th century, Korea. The two part box formed as a pair of int...
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Vintage 1920s Korean Lacquer

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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Box from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
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By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in PARIS, FR
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Pair of "Pagoda" Tables, Attributed to G. Viardot, France, circa 1880
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Located in PARIS, FR
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French 19th c. Louis XVI St. Pedestal, Retailed By L'Escalier De Cristal, Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Japanese Style Clock attr. to L'Escalier de Cristal, France, Circa 1885
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Japanese clock in double patina bronze with suspended dial. The portico and dial, with calligraphic Kanji numerals complemented by hands featuring an undulating dragon, are deco...
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Located in MARSEILLE, FR
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Korean Table Chest with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This Korean table chest was crafted in the early 20th century of lacquered papier-mache with
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Early 20th Century Korean Decorative Boxes

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Korean Two-Door Chest Inlaid with Mother of Pearl
Located in Dallas, TX
Korean Two-Door Chest Inlaid with Mother of Pearl. This rare example of Korean artistry is
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20th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Royal Blanket Chest w/ Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Royal Blanket Chest from Kangwha Island, Korea. Elmwood with brass and mother of pearl inlay
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Antique 19th Century Korean Blanket Chests

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Royal Blanket Chest w/ Shark-Skin, Mother of Pearl & Brass Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely detailed elmwood blanket chest with floral detailing in shark-skin, mother of pearl and
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Antique 19th Century South Korean Blanket Chests

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A Korean Mother-of-Pearl and Tortoiseshell Inlaid Lacquer Chest
Located in New York, NY
Decorated with serpentine confronting dragons over the flaming pearl, with tossing mane and
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Antique 19th Century Korean Cabinets

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Two Tiered Baby Blanket Chest w/ Pearl Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Kangwha Island baby blanket chest in elmwood with mother of pearl inlay and brass fish locks. Two
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Early 20th Century Korean Blanket Chests

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Royal Blanket Chest with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Mother of pearl-inlaid blanket chest from Kanghwa Island, Korea.
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Antique 19th Century Cabinets

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Royal Blanket Chest w/ Dragon Phoenix Motif
Located in New York, NY
Shark-skin, Mother of pearl inlaid and brass Dragon and Phoenix motif on Chesnut wood royal blanket
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Questions About Korean Mother Of Pearl Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Korean mother of pearl is abalone shell that comes from the Republic of South Korea. There, artisans use the shimmering shell fragments to decorate wooden furniture and decorative objects using an inlay technique called najeonchilgi. Shop a variety of wood furniture on 1stDibs.

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