Korean Heritage #6 나전 거울 화장대 (A Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Makeup Box with Mirror)

This 3D asset is inspired by 나전 거울 화장대 (Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Makeup Box with Mirror) made in Joseon (1392~1897, Korea).

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Korean style is renowned for its fine cutting, which is called 끊음질kkeuneumjil. It is a technique, cutting the mother-of-pearl incredibly thin, allowing for highly delicate and detailed patterns, such as fine lines, swirling vines, or minute geometric motifs.

Modelling: Maya
Texturing: Substance Painter
Rendering: Unreal Engine 5

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You can find the original reference here.
(Link directs to the National Museum of Korea)

Left - Original, Right - 3D model

The mother-of-pearl inlaying lacquerware techniques are used in East Asian countries, and Korea developed its own distinctive styles.

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