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Catalog Number |
RG1_ART11_0019 |
Object Name |
Mother of Pearl Jewlery Box |
Description |
Najeon Chigli is a process of inlaying wood with mother-of-pearl that was developed in Korea prior to 10 CE. The method involves many steps, including preparing the surface, laying the mother-of-pearl, and coating the product many times with lacquer. This can take three to six months to complete. |
Collection |
Town of Leesburg, Mayor and Council (RG1 ART11) |