Pier 1 Imports Li Bien Hand-Painted Angel lute Christmas Ornament with Box 1999

Elegant hand-painted Li Bien reverse painting Christmas ornament featuring an angel, playing a lute ? dated 1999. Comes with a velvet box for safe storage. Part of the 12 days of Christmas collection • Hand-painted / reverse painted hand-blown glass, angel design • Dated 1999 • Velvet storage box included • Round 3" diameter Hand-painted angel design. Ornament diameter = 3 inches. **what is Li Bien** ? In Chinese the phrase "Li bien" means "inside", that showcases the age-old skill of inside painting. Through a small opening in the ornament the artist repeatedly inserts a miniature brush to paint the artwork. The process is painstaking and time consuming, requiring two days to paint each ornament. Features: • Li Bien Size: Unisex 3 in diameter Condition: Pre-Owned Good Excellent. No chips, or cracks.