Songhak jewellery box with standing crane pair in mother-of-pearl on black lacquer – PEUM
PEUM

Songhak Two-Tier Jewellery Box – Crane Pair, Black Najeon

$383.90

Shaped with a maker's heart, it finds new meaning in your everyday.
A quiet piece of Korea, brought into life in Australia.

Specifications

Small — 21 × 13 × 9.5 cm / 1.6 kg

Medium — 24 × 15 × 9.5 cm / 2.1 kg

Large — 27 × 17 × 11.5 cm / 2.7 kg

Interior — Mirrored lid, velvet compartments, nacre-lined lower tier

Materials

Body — Lacquered wood with mother-of-pearl (abalone shell) inlay

Interior — Velvet lining and nacre (abalone) lower tier

Hardware — Fish-form metal clasp with binyeo pin

Tassel — Traditional maedeup knot cord

Care Instructions
  • Wipe with a soft, dry cloth only — no water or solvents
  • Keep away from direct sunlight and humidity
  • Close the clasp gently; avoid pulling the tassel to open the lid

As with all handcrafted pieces, subtle variations in shell tone and lacquer are not imperfections — they are the signature of the hand that made it.

Please Note
  • Shell iridescence and inlay placement vary between pieces — no two are identical
  • Tassel knot and colour arrangement may differ slightly from photos
  • Photographed under studio lighting; colours may read deeper in person
Shipping & Returns

Ships directly from South Korea to Australia
Delivery 5–14 business days (incl. 1–3 days processing),
depending on destination & customs clearance

Made-to-Order Some items need up to 2 extra weeks
— noted on product page

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Cranes pair for life, a fact this box states without saying a word.

Two cranes stand together beneath sweeping pine on a black lacquer ground, hand-inlaid in mother-of-pearl beside an ornate fish-form clasp secured with a traditional binyeo pin and twin tassels. Arched feet lift the box from the surface it rests on.

A standing pair of cranes is Korea's emblem of faithful partnership and long life together; the pine behind them holds its green through every season, constancy made visible. Even the fish on the clasp keeps a meaning: fish never close their eyes, so they guard what is precious.

The lid opens to a mirror, velvet compartments above and a luminous nacre-lined lower tier. Korean najeon lacquerware in three sizes.

The wedding and anniversary choice. A gift that says what cranes mean.

Handcrafted in South Korea. Each box varies subtly in shell iridescence and lacquer depth — this is the character of najeon.

Thank you for visiting PEUM.

At PEUM, we’re passionate about sharing the beauty and soul of Korean artisan craftsmanship with the world.

Each item is thoughtfully handled and carefully packed by hands that respect the story behind every piece so that it reaches your home just as it was meant to be.

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