A striking piece of Peruvian craftsmanship, this vintage artisan box beautifully combines rich natural wood, hand-worked sterling silver, and traditional textile artistry. The removable lid features a colorful pre-Columbian textile fragment preserved beneath glass, with repeating stylized figures in shades of red, golden yellow, and black against a warm brown ground. The geometric imagery and bold repetition evoke Peru’s centuries-old Andean textile traditions. Surrounding the textile is a handsome hand-hammered sterling silver frame, providing a brilliant contrast to the warmth of the solid wood base.

Measures approximately 5 inches wide, 4 inches deep, and 1.75 inches high. The lid lifts completely away to reveal a useful interior, making the box ideal for storing small jewelry, cufflinks, keepsakes, or desk accessories. Substantial and beautifully tactile, the box weighs approximately 1 pound and is marked “Peru 925,” indicating sterling silver. Good vintage condition with light signs of handling. Please review the photos for further condition assessment.

A wonderful decorative accent for a desk, dresser, library, or globally inspired interior, it combines cultural character with practical function.

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