{"product_id":"de0040","title":"Najeon Chilgi Mother of Pearl Plate \u0026 Tray — Dragon by Kim Gil-su","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Najeon Chilgi mother-of-pearl plate and tray features the Dragon (용 (yong)) motif, a Korean symbol of power and protection. Hand-inlaid iridescent shell is set into deep Korean lacquer, so the design shifts in color as the light moves. It works equally as a display centerpiece on a table or shelf and as a refined serving or catch-all tray for special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHeritage \u0026amp; Craft\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dragon is Korea's most powerful auspicious creature—guardian of water and rain, bringer of fortune, and an age-old symbol of authority and protection. Coiling across the surface in cut mother-of-pearl, the scales catch the light in a play of shifting color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eArtist\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece is attributed to Kim Gil-su, a Korean najeon-chilgi artisan. Because every motif is cut and laid by hand, each work carries its own subtle variations—making this an effectively one-of-a-kind piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: wood with natural Korean lacquer (ottchil) and mother-of-pearl (najeon) inlay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: decorative plate and tray; exact dimensions shown in the product images.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: dust with a soft, dry cloth; keep away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture to protect the lacquer and shell inlay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Handcrafted in Korea (najeon-chilgi, mother-of-pearl inlaid lacquerware).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented in its display-ready form, this piece makes an elegant gift for weddings, anniversaries, corporate occasions, or for overseas friends seeking a distinctive token of Korean artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"K-Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57036012454048,"sku":"DE0040","price":259.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5094\/3904\/files\/02_extra_001_50bd999c-03ce-40ad-bda1-1eeebd41bbb1.jpg?v=1779429838","url":"https:\/\/www.kcrafts.kr\/products\/de0040","provider":"K-Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}