Mother of Pearl Inlay Desk Pen Holder with Four Noble Beings
Item number: 5758
- Beautiful design and iridescent colors of mother of pearl.
- Individually handcrafted with a unique Korean traditional mother of pearl inlay technique that has lasted 1,000 years.
- Size: 3.1"W x 3.1"D x 4.1"H (7.8 x 7.8 x 10.3cm)
This unique pen holder is ornamented with mother of pearl Sagunja, or "four noble beings," containing four plants, maehwa (spring), orchid (summer), chrysanthemum (autumn) and bamboo (winter) that symbolize the four seasons. virtues in Korea. Maehwa refers to the Korean plum blossom that has long been the herald of spring. Korean artists have been fascinated by maehwa, which blooms at the end of winter, and thus have praised it as a symbol of the noble spirit overcoming all hardships. The orchid that emits a fragrant aroma in a deep valley, symbolizes a noble sage leading an austere life. Symbolizing fidelity and loyalty, the chrysanthemum has been one of the most favorite subjects used for adorning craftworks as it blooms until late autumn, thus overcoming the frost. The bamboo symbolizes loyalty as its leaves and stalks stay green throughout the seasons.
This pen holder brings a sublime natural beauty onto a busy desk covered with modern plastic stationary.
- Individually handcrafted with a unique Korean traditional mother of pearl inlay technique that has lasted 1,000 years.
- Size: 3.1"W x 3.1"D x 4.1"H (7.8 x 7.8 x 10.3cm)
This unique pen holder is ornamented with mother of pearl Sagunja, or "four noble beings," containing four plants, maehwa (spring), orchid (summer), chrysanthemum (autumn) and bamboo (winter) that symbolize the four seasons. virtues in Korea. Maehwa refers to the Korean plum blossom that has long been the herald of spring. Korean artists have been fascinated by maehwa, which blooms at the end of winter, and thus have praised it as a symbol of the noble spirit overcoming all hardships. The orchid that emits a fragrant aroma in a deep valley, symbolizes a noble sage leading an austere life. Symbolizing fidelity and loyalty, the chrysanthemum has been one of the most favorite subjects used for adorning craftworks as it blooms until late autumn, thus overcoming the frost. The bamboo symbolizes loyalty as its leaves and stalks stay green throughout the seasons.
This pen holder brings a sublime natural beauty onto a busy desk covered with modern plastic stationary.
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