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This mother of pearl jewellery box has been produced through
sophisticated lacquer work and inlaying mother of pearl by artisan with
100% manual work. Inlaying good quality lacquer with mother of pearl
has been a well known speciality for centuries and remains luxury items
until today. Lacquerware is produced by plastering hemp cloth on wooden
objects and applying multi coats of lacquer mixed with charcoal powder
and rice glue. When dry, the surface is ground smooth before it is
carved and inlaid with pieces of shell (mother of pearl). After the
first inlaying process completed, the surface is lacquered and ground
repeatedly for smooth, lustrous surface.
This is beautifully hand crafted mother of pearl jewellery box with
mirror fitted inside of the lid. Shimmering colors of mother of pearl
inlaid on top of the box in oriental motif - 2 peacocks. Easy to open
with metal ornamental tortoise pull.
Size : Length 10 X 8.5 X 6cm (4", 3.5", 2.5")
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