Description
Fog rolls across the lagoon on the last night of Carnival. Gondolas slip silently beneath bridges strung with lanterns, and in a candlelit palazzo a woman in a gown of sapphire and gold glides through the crowd. Her mask hides everything but a smile. Nobody knows her name, and by the time the bells of San Marco ring out at midnight, she has vanished into the mist. The next morning, a single feather from her mask is found on the palazzo steps, and the young gondolier who picks it up keeps it in his pocket for the rest of his life.
This box holds that delicious mystery. The masked lady is dressed in ornate attire painted in deep jewel tones, with a richness that rewards a close look at every fold and flourish. It is a perfect present for someone who has visited Venice, an opera lover, a theater costume designer, or a friend who adores a good secret. Set it on a vanity beside an antique mirror, or on a bookshelf among travel souvenirs. Lift the hinged lid to find a smooth interior, ideal for drop earrings or a favorite ring.
Piece details
- A woman in ornate Venetian masquerade dress and mask
- Rich jewel-tone colors throughout
- Hinged closure opening to a smooth interior
- Hand-painted in Limoges, France
A captivating gift for an anniversary trip to Italy, or a reminder of one already taken.
