Mother of Pearl Longevity Letter Opener - Metal Blade Envelope Cutter

Mother of Pearl Letter Opener with Longevity Emblems Painting Design

This stylish house letter opener is ornamented with an elegant design of mother of pearl sipjangsaeng, 10 creatures that ancient Koreans, influenced by the Taoist philosophy, believed were created to enjoy eternal youth: sun, stone, water, cloud, pine tree, deer, bulnocho ('herb of eternal youth'), turtle, crane, and mountain. Inspired by the belief in a Taoist utopian world resided by Taoist elders who had found the secret of eternal life, ancient Koreans revealed their dreams of such a world through the 10 creatures.

The elaborate adornment with the iridescence of mother of pearl designs makes it an impressive item for collection. This envelope opener will make a gift of great sophistication, cherished significance, and kind-heartedness.

Size: 6.7" Length (17cm)