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Russian Mstera Lacquer Box – The Tale of Tsar Saltan – Hand Painted Folk Art
Beautiful Russian lacquered decorative box featuring a colorful scene from The Tale of Tsar Saltan, the celebrated fairy tale by Alexander Pushkin.
The artwork depicts an elaborate Russian fairy-tale setting with a sailing ship, figures in traditional clothing, ornate palaces, ocean waves, and lush landscape details.
The scene is bordered by intricate gold-colored floral scrollwork against a glossy black background.
Details:
- Russian lacquerware in the Mstera painting tradition
- Inscribed (Mstera)
- Inscribed о царе (The Tale of Tsar Saltan)
- Additional artist initials or signature at lower right
- Colorful hand-painted pictorial decoration
- Gold-colored ornamental border
- Hinged lid
- Glossy black exterior
- Bright red lacquered interior
- Rectangular decorative storage or keepsake box
Condition:
Pre-owned with surface scratches, scuffs, and areas of lacquer or paint loss around the exterior edges and corners. Interior retains its bright red finish. Please examine all photographs carefully for details of condition.
An attractive example of Russian fairy-tale art, suitable for collectors of lacquerware, Russian folk art, or decorative boxes.
Carefully packaged for shipping.
