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Mother Of Pearl Korea

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

Korean Mother-of-Pearl Stool
Korean Mother-of-Pearl Stool

Korean Mother-of-Pearl Stool

H 14.5 in W 19.25 in D 9.5 in
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 Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay Stationery Box, c. 1930's, Korea
Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay Stationery Box, c. 1930's, Korea

Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay Stationery Box, c. 1930's, Korea

H 2.75 in W 9.5 in D 12 in
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

Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c
Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c

Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c

H 11 in W 11 in D 11 in
Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and elegant Korean black lacquer and abalone mother of pearl inlay "longevity" box, circa
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Vintage 1930s Korean Showa Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Abalone

Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea
Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea

Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea

H 3.75 in W 11 in D 9 in
Jagae, Black coffee table with mother of pearl embellisments
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
: Lacquer, Mother of pearls mosaic Material: Wood Heritage: Korea The Jagae table is a unique coffee table
Category

2010s North Korean Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Jagae, Black coffee table with mother of pearl embellisments
Jagae, Black coffee table with mother of pearl embellisments

Jagae, Black coffee table with mother of pearl embellisments

H 27.56 in W 33.08 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Asian Cloisonné Mother of Pearl Peacock Vase
Located in West Chester, PA
A lovely vintage Asian cloisonné vase featuring brilliant mother of pearl accents from the mid-20th
Category

20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Mid-Century Asian Cloisonné Mother of Pearl Peacock Vase
Mid-Century Asian Cloisonné Mother of Pearl Peacock Vase

Mid-Century Asian Cloisonné Mother of Pearl Peacock Vase

H 21 in Dm 8 in
A pair of Spanish-colonial Viceregal mother-of-pearl inlaid bureau-cabinets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
made of cedar, overall inlaid with mother-of-pearl. The interior is veneered with teak, American
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Antique 18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Teak

A pair of Spanish-colonial Viceregal mother-of-pearl inlaid bureau-cabinets
A pair of Spanish-colonial Viceregal mother-of-pearl inlaid bureau-cabinets

A pair of Spanish-colonial Viceregal mother-of-pearl inlaid bureau-cabinets

H 83.86 in W 45.28 in D 83.86 in
Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
powders. Elaborate inlay work with mother of pearl (MOP), tortoise shell scales (or a material made to
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Early 20th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays
Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays

Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays

H 53 in W 63.5 in D 14.75 in
Korean Low Lacquer Table with Elaborate Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean black lacquered wood low table with elaborate inlay works circa late Joseon dynasty (late
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Korean Low Lacquer Table with Elaborate Inlays
Korean Low Lacquer Table with Elaborate Inlays

Korean Low Lacquer Table with Elaborate Inlays

H 12.75 in W 44 in D 28.5 in
Contemporary White Mother-of-Pearl Art Object Vase 13
By Arijian, Jian Yoo
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Decorative handcrafted vase with mother-of-pearl inlay.
Category

2010s South Korean Vases

Materials

Wood

Contemporary White Mother-of-Pearl Art Object Vase 13
Contemporary White Mother-of-Pearl Art Object Vase 13

Contemporary White Mother-of-Pearl Art Object Vase 13

H 26.19 in W 8.08 in D 8.08 in
Modern Black Mother-of-Pearl Wooden Object Vase 04
By Jian Yoo, Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Decorative handcrafted vase with mother-of-pearl inlay.
Category

2010s South Korean Vases

Materials

Wood

Modern Black Mother-of-Pearl Wooden Object Vase 04
Modern Black Mother-of-Pearl Wooden Object Vase 04

Modern Black Mother-of-Pearl Wooden Object Vase 04

H 5.71 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Blue Black Mother-of-Pearl Wooden Object Vase 02
By Jian Yoo, Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Decorative handcrafted vase with mother-of-pearl inlay.
Category

2010s South Korean Vases

Materials

Wood

Blue Black Mother-of-Pearl Wooden Object Vase 02
Blue Black Mother-of-Pearl Wooden Object Vase 02

Blue Black Mother-of-Pearl Wooden Object Vase 02

H 5.71 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Vintage Korean Lacquer Box with Inner Tray and MOP inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely vintage Korean lacquer box in bright red and decorated with mother-of-pearl inlays circa
Category

Late 20th Century Korean Arts and Crafts Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Vintage Korean Lacquer Box with Inner Tray and MOP inlays
Vintage Korean Lacquer Box with Inner Tray and MOP inlays

Vintage Korean Lacquer Box with Inner Tray and MOP inlays

H 4 in W 12 in D 9 in
Contemporary Sculptural Object with Black Mother-of-Pearl_Object Vase 12
By Arijian, Jian Yoo
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Decorative handcrafted vase with mother-of-pearl inlay.
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Materials

Wood

Contemporary Sculptural Object with Black Mother-of-Pearl_Object Vase 12
Contemporary Sculptural Object with Black Mother-of-Pearl_Object Vase 12

Contemporary Sculptural Object with Black Mother-of-Pearl_Object Vase 12

H 25.2 in W 7.68 in D 7.68 in
Floral Design Mother of Pearl Box with Peony Blossoms by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
This artwork adopts mother of pearl and lacquer to portray peony blossoms, also known as the king
Category

2010s Korean Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

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Floral Design Mother of Pearl Box with Peony Blossoms by Arijian
Floral Design Mother of Pearl Box with Peony Blossoms by Arijian

Floral Design Mother of Pearl Box with Peony Blossoms by Arijian

H 2.76 in W 12.6 in D 9.06 in
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Table from Ryukyu Islands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small square-form table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Table from Ryukyu Islands
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Table from Ryukyu Islands

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Table from Ryukyu Islands

H 15.5 in W 15.5 in D 13 in
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small low table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu Islands
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island

H 5 in W 21 in D 12.5 in
Portuguese-colonial Japanese Namban lacquer Vargueno Cabinet, circa 1600
Located in Amsterdam, NL
x W. 64.5 x D. 36 cm Wood, black lacquered and decorated with gold and inlays of mother-of-pearl
Category

Antique Early 1600s Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Gold, Brass

Portuguese-colonial Japanese Namban lacquer Vargueno Cabinet, circa 1600
Portuguese-colonial Japanese Namban lacquer Vargueno Cabinet, circa 1600

Portuguese-colonial Japanese Namban lacquer Vargueno Cabinet, circa 1600

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H 16.93 in W 25.4 in D 14.18 in
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Box from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lacquer presentation box with mother-of-pearl inlays from Japanese Ryukyu Islands circa 17-18th
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Box from Ryukyu Island
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Box from Ryukyu Island

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Box from Ryukyu Island

H 3.25 in W 15 in D 8.125 in
Handcrafted Floral Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Chrysanthemum 02
By Arijian, Jian Yoo
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Handcrafted mother-of-pearl painting with Chrysanthemum design.
Category

2010s South Korean Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Floral Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Chrysanthemum 02
Handcrafted Floral Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Chrysanthemum 02

Handcrafted Floral Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Chrysanthemum 02

H 21.86 in W 42.92 in D 1.58 in
Handcrafted Landscape Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian
By Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Landscape painting with mother-of-pearl inlay by Arijian.
Category

2010s South Korean Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Landscape Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian
Handcrafted Landscape Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian

Handcrafted Landscape Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian

H 25.2 in W 12.6 in D 1.58 in
Wall Decor Landscape Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian
By Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Landscape Painting with Mother-of-Pearl inlay by Arijian.
Category

2010s South Korean Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Wall Decor Landscape Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian
Wall Decor Landscape Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian

Wall Decor Landscape Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian

H 25.2 in W 12.6 in D 1.58 in
Wall Decor Handcrafted Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Rose 03
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
The rose, forever a symbol of romantic love is expressed multifariously by using mother of pearl
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2010s South Korean Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Wall Decor Handcrafted Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Rose 03
Wall Decor Handcrafted Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Rose 03

Wall Decor Handcrafted Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Rose 03

H 21.86 in W 42.92 in D 1.58 in
Wall Decor Handcrafted Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Chrysanthemum 03
By Jian Yoo, Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Wall Decor handcrafted mother of pearl Chrysanthemum painting on wood panel by Arijian.
Category

2010s South Korean Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Wall Decor Handcrafted Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Chrysanthemum 03
Wall Decor Handcrafted Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Chrysanthemum 03

Wall Decor Handcrafted Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Chrysanthemum 03

H 21.86 in W 42.92 in D 1.58 in
Handcrafted Unique Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Rose 02
By Jian Yoo, Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Wall decor handcrafted mother of pearl rose painting on wood panel by Arijian.
Category

2010s South Korean Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Unique Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Rose 02
Handcrafted Unique Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Rose 02

Handcrafted Unique Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Rose 02

H 21.86 in W 42.92 in D 1.58 in
Handcrafted Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Chrysanthemum 03
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Wall Decor Handcrafted Mother of Pearl Chrysanthemum Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian.
Category

2010s South Korean Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Chrysanthemum 03
Handcrafted Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Chrysanthemum 03

Handcrafted Painting on Wood Panel by Arijian Chrysanthemum 03

H 21.86 in W 42.92 in D 1.58 in
Contemporary Unique Black Document Box with Bull Design by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
This artwork uses mother of pearl to re-interpret 'A Bull,' which is an iconic work by one of the
Category

2010s South Korean Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Unique Black Document Box with Bull Design by Arijian
Contemporary Unique Black Document Box with Bull Design by Arijian

Contemporary Unique Black Document Box with Bull Design by Arijian

H 2.76 in W 11.42 in D 16.54 in
Unusual Japanese Lacquer Inkstone Box with MOP Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese black lacquer box with mother of pearl inlays circa early 20th century, end of Meiji
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Unusual Japanese Lacquer Inkstone Box with MOP Inlays
Unusual Japanese Lacquer Inkstone Box with MOP Inlays

Unusual Japanese Lacquer Inkstone Box with MOP Inlays

H 3.4 in W 10 in D 11.5 in

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By Chae Rim
Located in New York, NY
Ottchil (Korean lacquer), Hemp cloth, Mother-of-pearl, 22K gold plated silver on wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Gold

Once Upon A Blue Day 3

Chae Rim
Once Upon A Blue Day 3, 2018

H 15.36 in W 12.6 in
Talking With Trees 1
By Chae Rim
Located in New York, NY
Ottchil (Korean lacquer), Hemp cloth, Mother-of-pearl, 22K gold plated silver on wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Gold

Talking With Trees 1

Chae Rim
Talking With Trees 1, 2018

H 18.9 in Dm 18.9 in
Talking With Trees 2
By Chae Rim
Located in New York, NY
Ottchil (Korean lacquer), Hemp cloth, Mother-of-pearl, 22K gold plated silver on wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Gold

Talking With Trees 2

Chae Rim
Talking With Trees 2, 2018

H 18.9 in Dm 18.9 in
Once Upon A Blue Day 2
By Chae Rim
Located in New York, NY
Ottchil (Korean lacquer), Hemp cloth, Mother-of-pearl, 22K gold plated silver on wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Gold

Once Upon A Blue Day 2

Chae Rim
Once Upon A Blue Day 2, 2018

H 15.36 in W 12.6 in
Talking With Trees 4
By Chae Rim
Located in New York, NY
Ottchil (Korean lacquer), Hemp cloth, Mother-of-pearl, 22K gold plated silver on wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Gold

Talking With Trees 4

Chae Rim
Talking With Trees 4, 2018

H 18.9 in Dm 18.9 in
Talking With Trees 3
By Chae Rim
Located in New York, NY
Ottchil (Korean lacquer), Hemp cloth, Mother-of-pearl, 22K gold plated silver on wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Gold

Talking With Trees 3

Chae Rim
Talking With Trees 3, 2018

H 18.9 in Dm 18.9 in
Once Upon A Blue Day 4
By Chae Rim
Located in New York, NY
Ottchil (Korean lacquer), Hemp cloth, Mother-of-pearl, 22K gold plated silver on wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Gold

Once Upon A Blue Day 4

Chae Rim
Once Upon A Blue Day 4, 2018

H 15.36 in W 12.6 in
Dreaming
By Chae Rim
Located in New York, NY
Ottchil (Korean lacquer), Hemp cloth, Mother-of-pearl, 22K gold plated silver on wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Gold

Dreaming

Chae Rim
Dreaming, 2018

H 63.78 in W 48.04 in
Gold Rain
By Chae Rim
Located in New York, NY
Ottchil (Korean lacquer), Hemp cloth, Mother-of-pearl, 22K gold plated silver on wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Gold

Gold Rain

Chae Rim
Gold Rain, 2017

H 35.44 in W 17.72 in
Spring In My Hometown
By Chae Rim
Located in New York, NY
Ottchil (Korean lacquer), Hemp cloth, Mother-of-pearl, 22K gold plated silver on wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Gold

Spring In My Hometown

Chae Rim
Spring In My Hometown, 2017

H 19.69 in W 6.7 in
Dancing willows 2
By Chae Rim
Located in New York, NY
Ottchil (Korean lacquer), Hemp cloth, Mother-of-pearl, 22K gold plated silver on wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Gold

Dancing willows 2

Chae Rim
Dancing willows 2, 2017

H 35.44 in W 17.72 in
Dancing willows 1
By Chae Rim
Located in New York, NY
Ottchil (Korean lacquer), Hemp cloth, Mother-of-pearl, 22K gold plated silver on wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Gold

Dancing willows 1

Chae Rim
Dancing willows 1 , 2017

H 35.44 in W 17.72 in
Prana
By Rim Chae
Located in New York, NY
her passion to the next level and transformed into “an artist of lacquer and mother-of-pearl”, by
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media

Materials

Gold, Silver

Prana
Prana

Rim Chae
Prana, 2017

H 28.35 in W 18.9 in D 4.73 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
Arirang Cantabile
Located in New York, NY
“sculptural paintings” that use ottchil and mother-of-pearl as well as lacquer landscape paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Arirang Cantabile
Arirang Cantabile

Rimm Chae
Arirang Cantabile, 2022

H 7.9 in W 7.9 in
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