A cherry stained box fit for holding all your keepsakes and treasures hand-stained and outfitted with a lovely patterned trim border.  The sides hold three mixed metal studs, sitting aside a hook and eye style closure.  The wood has been finished off with a layer of shiny glaze which enhances the color of the wood while adding extra protection.  The top of the box is covered with 12 black offset mosaic tiles lying flush together, each holding a different miniature collage.  The images adorning these tiles have been tediously cut by hand and arranged to tell a story on each individual square.  Each one features a cheery poppies, pretty vintage pinup girls, and a variety of dated medical, surgical, and anatomical images.  The stark contrast encapsulated on each tiny tile is a calculated mix of beauty with darkness.  Cumulatively, finished with a solid layer of glaze to protect and enhance the tiles while creating a flush surface.  The interior of the box is finished off with a vintage floral patterned paper along the lid and bottom, while the sides hold a latticed black and cream pattern.
 
4.5 x 3.5 x 3