Mother-of-Pearl

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Mother of pearl is an extremely valuable material produced by certain marine molluscs as an inner-shell layer or as or the outer coating of pearls. In appearance, mother-of-pearl is smooth, silvery and iridescent.

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Japanese ivory and mother-of-pearl inlaid hardwood cabinet

Japanese ivory and mother-of-pearl inlaid hardwood cabinet
£75,000
Parcel gilt, mother-of-pearl, silk and paper antique fan

Parcel gilt, mother-of-pearl, silk and paper antique fan
£3,500
Japanese silver, enamel and Shibayama style antique koro

Japanese silver, enamel and Shibayama style antique koro
£18,000
Pair of mother-of-pearl inlaid wooden antique Chinese stands

Pair of mother-of-pearl inlaid wooden antique Chinese stands
£9,500
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