Peruvian Accent Black Large Wall Round Mirror 23.6 for Bathroom decoration

This round mirror "cuscaja style" is created entirely by hand using the peruvian reverse painted glass tecnique. Edmundo uses turquoise to create a lovely design. The painted glass is later placed in the wooden frame then covered in gold leaf applications around the mirror that creates an awesome combination. This handcrafted mirror is a perfect gift and an ideal accent piece for the room décor.

Measures 23.6"H x 23.6" W x 1D. Winner of the award for best export quality product issued by ICC-MINCETUR PROYECT PERU (2003).

Prize: Most outstanding company in the "EXPORTING ROUTE" by the Ministry of Foreign Trade of Peru and PROMPERU (2014). Prize: Most outstanding company in the category "EXPORTA EASY" by Ministry of Foreign Trade of Peru and PROMPERU (2016).

Exterior Frame: 23.6"H x 23.6" W x 1D (Ø 60cm2.5 cm D). Central Mirror: 17.5"H x 17.5" W (Ø 44.5cm). Weight: 6.40Lb (2.90Kg).

Mohena Wood, plywood and gold leaf. A BOUT REVERSE PAINTED GLASS. In the XV Century, glass arrived in Peru brought by the Spaniards in the form of mirrors and picture. Frames destined to decorate churches, convents and houses of the time. Also, they brought beads from Murano, an Italian island next to Venice, where the greatest production of glass and crystal, between the XVIII and XIX, took place.

The Spanish technique of stained glass windows, of great Arab influence, were copied and modified by Peruvian craftsmen. They developed new regional styles, such as the andahuaylino (reverse-painted glass frames), the cajamarquino (thoroughly painted glass), the Cusco style (carved wood frames that include painted glass), the mixed style or cuscaja using gold leaf on the carved picture. Frames and on painted glass and the polychrome style (using multiple multicolored hues). These styles can be observed in museum collections, in decoration of church altars and convents of different regions of the Perú.

This item is in the category "Home & Garden\Home Décor\Mirrors". The seller is "decorcontrerasperu" and is located in this country: PE.

• Shape: Round
• Color: Black
• Item Diameter: 23.6 in
• Frame Finish: Silver
• Country of Manufacture: Peru
• Item Length: 1.37 in
• Brand: \
• Frame Color: Gold
• Type: Wall Mirror
• Era: Unknown
• Item Height: 23.6 in
• Model: DECORCONTRERAS
• Style: Colonial
• Frame Material: Wood
• Features: Framed, Mirror Frame
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Peru
• Room: Bathroom, Bedroom, Dining Room, Entryway, Living Room, Office, Home Office/Study
• Item Width: 23.6 in

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