Vintage Peruvian Sgraffito Pottery Trinket Box Hand Painted San Carlos 3.5” Wide

This charming handmade Peruvian pottery trinket box features detailed sgraffito incised decoration, where the artist carved through the painted surface to reveal the warm red clay beneath.
The lid shows traditional Andean figures with donkeys against a mountain backdrop, all accented in earthy blue, terracotta, and cream tones.

Origin: San Carlos region, Peru
Technique: Sgraffito incised design with hand painting
Material: Terracotta clay with matte painted surface
Size: • Approx 3.75" wide • Approx 1.75" high with lid in place
Signature: Marked AMP / San Carlos on the base
Colors: Blue, terracotta red, cream, light grey

Condition In good vintage condition with light surface wear expected from artisan-made pottery. No cracks noted. Hand- worked variations, paint lines, and carving marks are intentional features of the sgraffito process and add to its character.