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What is Korean mother of pearl?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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Korean Mother-of-Pearl Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay, a decorative technique known as "najeonchilgi." During the Joseon era (1392
Category
20th Century Korean Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer, Paper
Antique Korean Mother of Pearl Inlay Lacquer Tabletop Accessory Chest Joseon
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Korean lacquered small chest of drawers with Mother-of-Pearl inlays circa 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Other Lacquer
Materials
Brass
Korean Black Lacquered Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Astoria, NY
frieze drawers and mother-of-pearl landscape inlay. 10.75" H x 8.25" W x 9.25" D.
The style of the
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Paint
Antique Korean Sutra Desk Lacquer with Mother of Pearl Inlays Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique lacquered wood desk (Gyeongsang) with mother of pearl inlays from Korea circa mid-19th
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Other Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay Stationery Box, c. 1930's, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Korean black lacquer and mother of pearl inlay stationery box with lion and peony, circa
Category
Vintage 1930s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Softwood, Lacquer
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Korean Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass
