Small St Petersburg lacquer box Russian decorative art

Small St Petersburg box

Bring a piece of St. Petersburg into your home with this small lacquer box, capturing the charming view of the Neva river. Its intricate details and gentle colors will undoubtedly evoke cherished memories.

• Entirely handmade
• Handcrafted and shaped from papier-mache
• Cloaked in rich smooth black lacquer outside and red inside
• Thoroughly dried after each coat (up to 10 coats before painting starts)
• Hand-painted with freshly made egg tempera
• Embellished with patterns made from gold leaf
• Many times covered with a clear glossy lacquer finish
• Polished by hand to the smooth and even condition
• Lift-off lid
• Certificate inside
• Signed by artist

Dimensions: L 4" x H 1.5" x W 1" (10 x 3.7 x 2.5 cm)

The inscription in gold below the miniature painting: St Petersburg, Kholui, artist's name

Sights depicted: Spit of Vasilyevsky Island, Stock Exchange, Rostral Columns, Peter and Paul Cathedral and Bronze Horseman

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