Russian Hand Painted Lacquerware Palekh Table Box

A rare and exceptional finely painted vintage Imperial Russian lacquerware box.

Exquisitely hand-crafted in the Palekhsky District (Палех) of western Russia, the stunning Palekh miniature features black lacquered papier-mâché construction, rectangular footed chest form with a delicate hinged lid, decorated with brilliant colored Tempera hand-painted folksy icon – fairy tale artwork with gilt gold leaf accents, artist signed and tilted along bottom.

A truly stunning, museum quality example, it makes for a wonderfully decorative and artistic table box, and includes a blurb regarding the history of Russian lacquer art, making it a fascinating and generous gift idea.

Dimensions: (approx)
8.25″ Wide, 1.5″ High, 6.5″ Deep
Interior: 7.25″ x .5″ x 5.5″

Excellent original antique / vintage condition