Vintage Mstera Russian Lacquer Trinket Box Hand Painted Troika Scene Black Red For Sale

Vintage Russian lacquer trinket box from the Mstera (Мстера) region, featuring a traditional hand-painted scene titled "Troika." This rectangular papier-mâché box showcases a vibrant illustration of a horse-drawn sleigh speeding through a winter landscape, complete with a village backdrop and ornate gold filigree borders. The interior is finished in a classic bold red lacquer. A collectible piece of folk art, this box displays authentic Cyrillic script and regional styling. Note that this item shows significant signs of age and use, including surface cracking, chips to the lacquer on the lid, and heavy scuffing on the underside.