Bluebird in Tree Inside Art

99410, Merck Family's Old World Christmas

Ornament measures approximately 2 1/4". Detailed hand painted artwork of a blue bird sitting on a branch, ornament is Christmas tree shaped.

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.