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Reverse Painted Glass Jewelry Box from Peru, "Light Green Mandala"
Fit for all your treasures, this jewelry chest by Gelacio Giron features intricate floral designs hand-painted over panes of glass in light green and gold. He mounts the glass parts over gold-painted wood to shape the box, which has two functioning drawers, and a lidded secret compartment on top.
Gelacio fell into the art of reverse-glass painting through an uncle after losing his job as a government accountant. This technique was born in Europe during the Middle Ages and later on spread to Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It's come to hold a special place in Peruvian folk arts after being revived in the 1960s and has evolved to accommodate multiple regional styles.
- 0.68 kgs
- 1.5 lbs
- 14.5 cm H x 13 cm W x 12 cm D
- 5.75" H x 5" W x 4.7" D
- Reverse painted glass, plywood
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Peru.
- Certified and shipped by our office in the Andes
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Fanny
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03/31/2022
"Its beautiful and Im very pleased with this purchase"
Its well made and Im happy its pleasing to my eyes. Very happy with this color and purchase.
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Red Summer Garden, Handcrafted Reverse Painted Glass Mirror
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Sharon
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02/22/2022
"Made a lovely gift!"
My sister loves her mirror! This is the third mirror that I have purchased from the talented Gelacio Giron, they make lovely gifts!
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Turquoise Fields, Unique Peruvian Reverse Painted Glass Mirror
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- This was a gift for: Sister
- Occasion: birthday
Susie
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12/11/2021
"Functional and Beautiful"
Design of birds is lovely. Both useful and a work of art.
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Birds of Peace, Glass coasters (Set of 6)
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Mary Ingalls
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11/25/2021
"Love this !!"
Stunning workmanship, a beautiful addition to any room, any style. Thank you!
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Leslie
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11/18/2021
"beautiful"
Love it.
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Vasudha
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11/13/2021
"Good looking mirror But......"
Very nice & colorful mirror but wish the circumference of the mirror was larger!
Purchased Item:
Turquoise Blue Butterflies, Reverse painted glass hand mirror
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Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Daughter
- Occasion: birthday
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Gelacio Giron Reverse-painted glass mirrors and home decor
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