St Petersburg landmarks lacquer box hand-painted Russian boxes art
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St Petersburg landmarks lacquer box
Bring a new addition to your collection of boxes with our St Petersburg lacquer box. Masterfully hand-painted panorama with the main city's landmarks in colorful details embellish the smooth round surface of the box. The miniature painting is highlighted with golden details and decorative pattern. An ultimate gift for anyone loving St Petersburg.
• 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
• 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
• Detachable lid
• Certificate inside
• Signed by artist
Dimensions: H 3.7" x L 3" x W 2.5" (9.3 x 7.7 x 6.3 cm)
On its lid depicted an emblem of the city; on its front side we can see the Peter and Paul Fortress, and on the rear side - the St Isaac’s Cathedral. Also, we can see the Admiralty and the Rostral Columns painted on the sides.
The inscription in gold on the lid: The city of Peter (St Petersburg), Kholui, artist's name
Experience the beauty of St Petersburg with our lacquer boxes, capturing the essence of this majestic city in every detail
