Reverse Painted Glass Box

$225.00

Artist: R. Berrocal S.A.C. - Reverse Painted Glass

Region / Country: South America / Peru

An exquisite box handcrafted by Peruvian artists utilizing techniques first learned from the Spanish in the 16th century. The design is delicately painted on one side of the glass while it will be viewed from the other.

Glass, paint, wood
Rounded feet on the bottom
Length: 12 inches, Width: 8 inches,
Length: 5 inches
Color: Outside-Green, Gold and Red with silver edges, Inside: Black
Handmade in Peru
Shipped from the US within 48 hours of purchase

Product SKU: BL-2005

Artist: R. Berrocal S.A.C. - Reverse Painted Glass

Region: South America

Country: Peru

The ancient technique of reverse painted glass arrived in Peru with the Spanish in the 16th century. In the beginning, local artisans copied the Spanish techniques, styles and themes but, as with other crafts brought by the Europeans, they developed their own styles. Over time reverse painted glass became a Peruvian tradition. Today, Berrocal works with artisans in San Juan de Lurigancho, a town outside of Lima, who create beautiful pieces with intricately hand-painted designs.