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Korean Lotus Roof Tile Keychain Light Cream Brass Gemstone National Museum MU:DS

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PREMIUM KOREAN MUSEUM COLLECTIBLELotus Roof Tile Keychain (Light Cream)National Museum of Korea | Brass + Gemstone + Tassel | Gift-Cased MADE IN KOREA CULTURAL HERITAGE MOTIF Lotus SumaksaeThe Korean lotus roof-end tile motif - representative Buddhist heritage decorationMulti-MaterialBrass + natural gemstones (including coral) + colored cotton-thread tasselMuseum AuthenticOfficial MU:DS - the National Museum of Korea cultural product lineABOUT THE BRANDA Thousand-Year-Old Motif, ReimaginedThe lotus flower (yeonhwa) entered Korean visual culture with the arrival of Buddhism over a thousand years ago, and it stayed. From temple eaves to royal palaces, the lotus became one of Korea's most enduring decorative motifs. One of its most beloved appearances is on the sumaksae - the round roof-end tile placed at the bottom of each row of curving Korean tile-roofs. Visit Bulguksa, Gyeongbokgung, or any traditional Korean temple, and you will see the lotus sumaksae watching down from the eaves. This MU:DS keychain, an official cultural product of the National Museum of Korea, takes that thousand-year-old roof-tile motif and re-renders it in brass (hwangdong), paired with natural gemstones - including coral - that traditionally adorned Korean court accessories, and finished with a colored cotton-thread tassel in the Korean traditional style. The tassel itself carries meaning: in Korean tradition, the colored tassel signifies abundance (dabok). This Light Cream color variant carries the same heritage motif in a soft, warm neutral palette - the most versatile color in the series. It pairs gracefully with any bag color, works equally well as a men's or women's accessory, and is the natural choice when you want the cultural heritage to do the talking, not the color.PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSProduct NameLotus Roof Tile Keychain (Light Cream)Keychain Size50 x 90 mmCase Size80 x 120 mmProduct Weight17 gMaterialBrass, Cotton Thread, Assorted Natural Gemstones (Including Coral)ColorLight CreamMotifLotus Roof-End Tile (Yeonhwamun Sumaksae)Package Contents1 x Keychain, 1 x Gift CaseCountry of ManufactureSouth KoreaTHE MOTIFWhat is a Sumaksae?A sumaksae (literally "roof-end tile") is the round, decorated tile placed at the bottom of each row of traditional Korean tile-roofs (giwa). These tiles served both a structural purpose - capping the row ends - and a decorative purpose: their circular faces became a canvas for Korean artisans to carve and mold elaborate patterns. The lotus (yeonhwa) was the most common motif: a symbol of purity and Buddhist enlightenment, it appeared on temple eaves across Korea from the Three Kingdoms period onward. To this day, when you walk under the curving eaves of Bulguksa, Gyeongbokgung, or any Korean Buddhist temple, the lotus sumaksae are watching down at you. This keychain takes that motif - a tile-end you would see from the courtyard floor - and brings it down to pocket size. The accompanying colored tassel (sul) is itself a Korean traditional good-fortune accessory, signifying dabok (abundance).HOW TO USE ITWhere It BelongsUse CaseSuitabilityKey Ring / Key Holder Designed For This (50x90mm)Handbag Charm / Bag Accessory Pairs With Any Bag ColorUnisex Gift (Father's/Mother's Day) Neutral Classic AestheticKorean Cultural Gift / Souvenir Museum-Authentic + Gift CaseSubmerge / Aggressive Tassel Pulling Avoid Moisture and Strong Force Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Avoid prolonged moisture (brass may patina), harsh chemicals, and strong pulling on the cotton-thread tassel.WHY CUSTOMERS CHOOSE THISFive Reasons1A Thousand-Year-Old Korean MotifThe lotus sumaksae appears on Korean temple and palace eaves dating back to the Three Kingdoms period. One of Korea's most representative decorative motifs.2Multi-Material ConstructionBrass + natural gemstones (including coral) + colored cotton-thread tassel. Three materials in one compact pendant - well above standard tourist-souvenir keychains.3National Museum of Korea Cultural ProductNot a generic souvenir - an official MU:DS cultural product of the National Museum of Korea. Includes original museum gift case.4Tassel for Abundance (Dabok)The colored cotton-thread tassel is itself a Korean traditional symbol - it signifies abundance and prosperity. A meaningful gift, not just an accessory.5Light Cream - The Most Versatile ColorThe Light Cream variant is the neutral classic of the Lotus Keychain series - pairs with any bag color, works for any gender, and lets the cultural heritage take the spotlight. The natural choice for unisex gifting.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSQ1. What is included in the package?The listing includes 1 x Keychain (50x90mm, 17g) and 1 x Gift Case (80x120mm). The gift case is the original MU:DS museum packaging - ready to give as it arrives.Q2. What gemstones are used?The keychain incorporates assorted natural gemstones including coral. Source page describes them as "various natural stones traditionally used in Korean court accessories." Each piece may vary slightly in stone selection - this is inherent to the handcraft.Q3. Are there any customs duties or import fees for the US buyer?No. This listing ships Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) to the United States. All US import duties, taxes, and customs clearance fees are pre-paid by the seller.Q4. How do I clean and care for it?Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Do not submerge in water (brass may patina), expose to harsh chemicals, or pull on the cotton-thread tassel with strong force. Treated well, brass and natural-gemstone accessories last for decades. Shipping & ReturnsHandling Time: We ship within 1-3 business days after cleared payment.Estimated Delivery: All packages are shipped securely with international tracking. Transit times may vary depending on the destination country and customs clearance processes. Please refer to eBay's official estimated delivery date at checkout.Packaging: Ships in the original MU:DS museum gift case with additional protective cushioning to guard the brass, gemstones, and tassel in transit.Return Policy: Returns are accepted ONLY if the item is returned in its original condition ("Unused and Unopened" with original packaging and seals completely intact). Subtle variations in gemstone color, brass finish, and tassel cotton-thread sheen are NOT defects. Customs and DutiesFor buyers in the United States:Import duties and taxes are included in the item price or shipping cost.Items shipped to the U.S. are sent under the Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) method, which means all import-related charges are prepaid.You don't need to pay any additional fees when your order arrives.For buyers outside the United States:Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.These charges are the buyer's responsibility.Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

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