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
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Isabel
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12/16/2022
"Perfect jewelry chest"
Gelacio Giron work is just so unique, the details in the chest are so delicate. I am so happy I bought it
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Light Green Mandala, Reverse Painted Glass Jewelry Box from Peru
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Linda
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05/19/2023
"Birds of Peru Mirror"
I love the workmanship you put into all your mirrors. They are truly beautiful. I have bought other mirror from you and they are all lovely. Thank you .
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- To decorate a room
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Katherine
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03/06/2023
"Special gift for a dear friend"
This glass box is exquisite! As pictured, but even more beautiful! Amazing craftsmanship. I know my friend will treasure this for a long time!
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Debra
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01/23/2023
"Beautiful"
Gave as a gift and the recipient loved it.
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Isabel
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12/16/2022
"Beautiful Glass mirror!!"
The details of this precious mirror is just amazing, it is so well done, bright and beautiful colors. I will buy another for sure.
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Songbirds on Ruby, Red Reverse Painted Glass Wall Mirror with Birds
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Bluebird
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09/15/2022
"So elegant!"
I love the beautiful detail and emerald green colors of this box, great for jewelry or keepsakes! I gave another one as a gift
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