Vintage 1950s mini Italian millefiori Murano glass square trinket/pill box

Note: The bottom is the same gold color as the sides. The red is a reflection from the room. Incredibly-detailed, miniature work of 1950s vintage art! (About 75 years old!) Outstanding condition! No flaws! Tiny pieces of handmade, handcut glass in vibrant blues & yellow, & rich green, within a white border create a beautiful floral mosaic that showcase is hundreds of years of practice & workmanship. Florentine mosaic pillboxes such as these are made in Florence, Italy. Artisans craft these exquisite pieces using traditional Florentine techniques, which involve cutting thin slices of Murano glass & individually placing each piece. Each thread of brightly colored enameled glass is cut & added to form the distinctive designs. The art & technique of Byzantine mosaics have not changed since the beginning of the 5th century in Ravenna, Italy. The process resumed & flourished again in the 19th century in Florence. A diminishing number of expert craftpersons each generation limits the number of pieces currently produced. DIMENSIONS: about 1”W x 1”D x 5/8”H Arrives gift boxed.