Mexican wood lacquerware. Hand carved, hand painted 13" x 9 3/8" oval plaque. Purchased in Patzcuaro in the state of Michoacan, Mexico, 1986. Clear lacquer on natural brown wood. Hand painted gold filigree design of leaves and flowers on the front with dark red, turquoise and sapphire blue, mauve, and dark orange applied to flowers and leaves. Signed by artist: "Antonio Velazquez V." Excellent condition. Item #111