Butterfly Court Reverse Painted Glass on Wood Jewelry Box with Butterflies MDAM Ever forget where you set

Ever forget where you set your glasses down at

Tiny bubbles within the surface attest to their authenticity

It is carved by hand from Indonesian suar wood in the shape of a voluptuous heart

They are filled with color and women wear their beautiful jewelry

Smoky quartz surrounds a citrine teardrop like a mystical aura

Butterfly Court Reverse Painted Glass on Wood Jewelry Box with Butterflies MDAM Ever forget where you setThe art of reverse painting on glass was brought to Peru by the Spaniards who settled there in the 15th century. Local artisans emulated the style and in time, the technique became recognized as a Peruvian craft tradition. Here, Peruvian artisan Gelacio Giron paints ethereal butterflies on the hinged lid of a handcrafted wooden jewelry box. The blue, black, and pink winged creatures flit amidst delicate blooms on a background of ochre and gold. The