Heart-Shaped Glass Mosaic Trinket Box

This is a small, heart-shaped decorative trinket box featuring a complex mosaic exterior. The lid is primarily adorned with small, rectangular and square iridescent white glass tesserae arranged in a diagonal grid or diamond pattern. Intricately set into this mosaic are three floral motifs, each composed of six teardrop-shaped cobalt blue glass petals surrounding a central amber or golden-toned circular glass bead. The edge of the lid is finished with a delicate beaded metal wire, likely brass or gold-toned base metal, which serves both as a structural frame and a decorative border. The core of the box appears to be constructed from a non-precious metal or resin shell. Condition-wise, the item shows signs of age and wear; some of the mirror-backed tiles exhibit slight silvering loss or oxidation, and there are visible fragments of grout or adhesive between the tiles. The metal borders show a light patina consistent with a mid-to-late 20th-century vintage souvenir or decorative giftware item, likely of Indian or Middle Eastern manufacture. The craftsmanship is folk-art style, emphasizing texture and light reflection over geometric perfection.