St Petersburg lacquer box Spilled Blood Cathedral decorative art

Spilled Blood Cathedral, St Petersburg lacquer box 

St Petersburg lacquer box with Spilled Blood Cathedral in winter snow can be a wonderful reminder of the beauty of Northern city. A great gift for those who love St. Petersburg and miss it!

• Entirely handmade
• Handcrafted 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 a freshly made egg tempera
• Embellished with patterns made from gold leaf
• Artfully detailed with gold leaf within the picture and for patterns on the lid and borders
• 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

The inscription in gold below the painting: Kholui, St Petersburg, Agafonova

Dimensions: L 4.8" x H 2.4" x W 1.2" (12.3 x 6 x 3 cm).

To keep it clean and beautiful:
Wipe with a soft microfiber cloth.
Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners.

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