Handmade Copper and Bronze Decorative Vase from Peru, "Andean Crosses"

Peruvian artisan Angel Franco makes this stunning decorative vase using a time-intensive metalworking technique involving oxidation. This vase was made in three pieces, neck, body and base, and are welded together with silver. The neck and base are made from bronze, and the body is made from copper before it is oxidized for added texture and color variation. Five crosses adorn the body in polished copper, adding dimension, cohesion and interest to this breathtaking vase.