St Petersburg lacquer box Resurrection Church hand painted miniature art
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Resurrection of Jesus Christ Church lacquer box
The box can be MADE TO ORDER. If you are interested in this item, please contact us and we will check how long it will take to make it.
The Church of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is a well-known and loved landmark in St Petersburg. The miniature painting features this incredibly colorful building in all its splendor of the night city. Rich gold accents and a running pattern decorates the lacquer box. This unique artwork makes a great addition to anyone's collection who has visited Saint 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
• Lift-off lid
• Certificate inside
• Signed by artist
Preliminary dimensions: H 5.1" x L 2.8" x W 1.2" (13 x 7.2 x 3 cm).
The inscription in gold below the miniature painting: Resurrection of Jesus Christ Church, 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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