Lot #16: Exquisite Vintage Traditional Korean Silk Vanity Set – Embroidered Hand Mirror & Bokjumeoni Lucky Pouch with Gift Box

Exquisite Vintage Traditional Korean Silk Vanity Set – Embroidered Hand Mirror & Bokjumeoni Lucky Pouch with Gift Box Up for auction is a beautifully preserved, authentic traditional Korean vanity gift set that perfectly showcases the elegant heritage of Korean craftwork. This matching ensemble features a stunning handheld mirror and a decorative silk protective drawstring pouch, representing a timeless gesture of beauty, resilience, and good fortune. The set is meticulously detailed from the presentation box to the inner textiles: The Handheld Mirror: A classic vintage-style vanity piece featuring an intricately patterned silver-plated ornate frame and handle. The reverse side serves as a canvas, showcasing a vibrant emerald green silk panel decorated with stunning maehwa (plum blossom) embroidery. In Korean culture, the plum blossom symbolizes resilience, noble virtue, and fresh beginnings because it blooms fearlessly at the tail end of winter. The Lucky Pouch (Bokjumeoni): Designed to protect the mirror, this dual-toned pink and sage green drawstring bag is made of high-quality silk-satin fabric. It is adorned with traditional maedeup (Korean decorative knotting), including a central chrysanthemum knot (symbolizing longevity) and small, colorful cylindrical garakji knots on the drawstring tails. The Presentation Box: The ensemble is housed in its original metallic bronze-gold gift box. The upper left corner features a gold-foiled stylized floral motif inspired by historic palace roof tiles, and the bottom right corner is stamped with an authentic "Korea" origin mark. Condition: Excellent, pristine vintage condition. No visible tarnish on the silver-plated frame, mirror glass is clear and unscratched, and the silk embroidery remains vibrant with no pulling or fading. Safe and secure inside its original box Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue Pickup category timeslot {A}