951558

KOREAN ANTIQUE MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID WALL #951558

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KOREAN ANTIQUE MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID WALL #951558
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RARE EARLY 20TH C. KOREAN INLAID MOTHER-OF-PEARL LOW TABLE OR WALL PLAQUE</em></td>
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KOREAN INLAID MOTHER-OF-PEARL LOW TABLE OR WALL PLAQUE<p>An unusual and attractive low table from Korea. Extensive inlaid mother-of-pearl on the surface of this highly decorative piece forms an exquisite painting, depicting a peacock, flower blossoms, leaves, pomegranates, butterflies and laurels. The pomegranate is a symbol of favorable influence and would symbolize, for example, the hope of a family for numerous offspring behaving in a virtuous and filial manner and rising to fame and glory. The butterfly is an emblem of joy, finding great happiness in flitting about sipping nectar from numerous flowers. It is also a symbol of summer and conjugal felicity, and is sometimes depicted like an Asian cupid. <p>The artist's signature or inscription lies between the butterflies, and the four inlaid calligraphy characters around the inner border appear to signify double happiness for the owner of this piece. The legs fold under the table top with thumb screws, thus transforming the table into a beautiful circular piece nearly three feet in diameter, framed by a scalloped border, which can be hung as a wall painting or decoration (see photos: in the first photo it hangs on a wall, and is shown here closest to its actual color. The other photo colors vary somewhat, showing more red due to bright lighting). Condition of this piece is very good to excellent; the dark, reddish-brown patina is attractive ...
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#: 81804_1</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:Very good - excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:Early 20th century</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:KOREA</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:13" as a table</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:35.5" in diameter</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:KOREAN ANTIQUE MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID WALL</td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:Wood, Mother-of-Pearl</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:Miami, Florida</td></tr>
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