St. Petersburg beauty lacquer box hand painted Russian art

St. Petersburg's beauty lacquer box

Petersburg lady admiring the beautiful view of the Neva and the Peter and Paul Cathedral opening before her. The miniature is painted in beige and blue tones in tempera contrasting against the black background of the box. Some details are highlighted with gold paint. Golden dots and patterns decorate the box. An artful gift to complete your collection

• 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: H 4" x L 3.2 x W 1.3 (10 x 8 x 3.2 cm)

Golden inscription below the miniature painting: St. Petersburg's beauty, Kholui, artist's name

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