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Russian Black Lacquer Hinged Box - Hand-Painted Woman in Traditional Dress

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:20.00 USD Estimated At:50.00 - 200.00 USD
Russian Black Lacquer Hinged Box - Hand-Painted Woman in Traditional Dress
This elegant Russian black lacquer box features a hand-painted scene of a young woman in traditional folk costume, depicted in vivid colors against a richly wooded landscape. Dressed in a flowing red skirt with a green blouse and a kokoshnik headdress, the woman stands contemplatively on a winding path surrounded by golden foliage and evening shadows. The scene is finely executed with a warm palette and exquisite brushwork, signed in Cyrillic along the lower edge. The box is of rectangular upright form with softly curved sides, and the edges are bordered in gold foliate scrollwork. The interior reveals a classic high-gloss red lacquer lining, typical of Russian papier-mache workmanship. Likely produced by one of the famed lacquer miniature schools such as Fedoskino or Mstera, this piece captures the elegance and detail for which these artisans are known.

Issued: 20th century
Dimensions: 2.25"L x 6.5"H
Country of Origin: Russia

Condition: Age related wear. Lower edge has 2 dents.