When Spanish explorers set out on trade missions to Asia from the new world of North America, they stored the gold in large iron boxes which were further enforced with interlaced metal straps and large complex locking mechanisms. Opening these locks required three separate keys, held by three separate people. The metal bands featured on the galleon mirrors were inspired by an iron box in the collections of the museum of international folk art.
Extremely heavy. Suggest mounting on support structure. BEAUTIFUL piece. It's being placed to reflect opposing wall art/color. SWEET.. Dana. Carmel, IN. Mon Jun 08 2026
