St Isaac's Cathedral St Petersburg lacquer box Russian decorative art

St. Isaac's Cathedral St Petersburg lacquer box

A small lacquer box featuring one of the most iconic cathedrals in St Petersburg - Saint Isaac's. The building is hand-painted in winter snow and accentuated with gold and silver details. A great gift for someone who loves St Petersburg, and misses it!

• 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 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 2.5" x L 2" x W 1.8" ( 6.2 x 5 x 4.5 cm)

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

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

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