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About this item: Crafted by hand, this jewelry box by Julio Sanchez is a superb example of a traditional Peruvian art. He works in mohena wood, a fine hardwood whose grain is similar to mahogany. Richly tooled leather depicts colonial art motifs, and the locking chest features ornate bronze handles on each side. A lift-out tray has three compartments.

– Equipped with a lock and key

About our Artist: Peru’s Julio Sanchez says, ‘My uncle was a was a master craftsman who worked with wood and leather, and I learned from him. When I was just 12, he let me begin finishing small pieces like leather trunks and jewelry boxes. I loved the work so much that I’d swipe pieces of leather from other people in the workshop to practice leather embossing on my own. My art is a family heritage, handed down over generations.’