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Angel and Friends Inside Art Christmas ornament, hand-painted, mouth blown ornament from Merck Family's Old World Christmas, 1" x 2 1/2"

Note: Photo is larger than actual size of ornament to show fine hand painted details.

The intricate art of painting on the inside of glass bottles and ornaments began centuries ago in China. Through a tiny opening, skilled artists delicately paint fine details of images, thereby preserving the poetry of daily life. Depending on its intricacy, one ornament can take up to several weeks to complete.