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Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic vintage 13-inch traditional Korean "Najeon Chilgi" decorative vase. This exquisite mid-century piece is crafted with a heavy, solid spun brass body coated in a high-gloss, deep black industrial lacquer finish. The front display features intricate, hand-set iridescent mother-of-pearl and abalone shell inlays depicting two birds perched among a fully blooming cherry blossom tree. The iridescent shell elements catch light beautifully, casting vibrant naturally occurring pink, blue, silver, and green hues against the midnight-black contrast.
The vase is in very good vintage condition with no major structural dents or deep cracks through the metal base. The black lacquer retains a brilliant polished gloss, displaying only minor, honest surface handling scuffs and faint shelf wear appropriate for its age as pictured. All intricate mother-of-pearl and abalone shell inlay pieces are completely intact, flat, and securely set without lifting or missing fragments. The bare brass structural accents along the top interior collar lip and footed bottom rim remain clean and unpolished, preserving its highly desired original vintage patina.
Specifications:
* Craftsmanship Style: Traditional Korean Najeon Chilgi
* Material Composition: Solid Spun Brass Interior with Black Lacquer Overlay
* Decorative Elements: Hand-Set Natural Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Shell Inlays
* Pattern Motif: Asian Bird and Flowering Cherry Blossom Tree
* Country of Manufacture: Republic of Korea (South Korea)
* Total Height: 13 Inches
* Maximum Width: Approximately 6 Inches
* Functional Status: Watertight and Structurally Flawless
