Vintage Russian Lacquer Box – Mstera Hand-Painted Papier-Mâché – 8” x 5” x 2”

Description

View Vintage Russian Lacquer Box – Mstera Hand-Painted Papier-Mâché – 8” x 5” x 2” with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This is a hand-painted Russian lacquer box from Mstera, one of the four famous lacquer miniature villages of Russia (along with Fedoskino, Kholui, and Palekh). Mstera lacquer miniatures are highly collectible and represent centuries of Russian icon-painting tradition adapted into decorative art. Vintage Russian Lacquer Box – Mstera Hand-Painted Papier-Mâché – 8” x 5” x 2” This is a hand-painted Russian lacquer box from Mstera, one of the four famous lacquer miniature villages of Russia (along with Fedoskino, Kholui, and Palekh). • Design: The scene is titled “Генерал Топтыгин” (“General Toptygin”), a character from Russian satirical folklore. It features a traditional troika (three horses pulling a sleigh) with vivid detailing, bordered in intricate gold scrollwork. • Materials: Papier-mâché base, multiple layers of lacquer, hand-painted in tempera with fine gold accents. • Size: 8” long x 5” wide x 2” tall. • Interior: Classic deep red lacquer finish. • Markings: Signed by the artist in Russian (lower right corner), village name “Мстера” (Mstera) in lower left. Comes with its original certificate. • Condition: Excellent vintage condition, minimal wear consistent with age. Mstera lacquer miniatures are highly collectible and represent centuries of Russian icon-painting tradition adapted into decorative art. This box would make a wonderful addition to any collection of Russian folk art or a special gift. Condition: New. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Russian.

Country of Origin

Russian Federation

Provenance

Ownership History Not Available

Culture

Russian

Handmade

Yes