"From Fact to Fantasy" Troika School at Kholui Russian wood lacquer box measuring 6-1/4" x 2-1/2" x 1". Excellent condition. No scratches or chips.
The usual themes for these lacquer boxes are the Russian fairy tales. The artists of these fantastic pieces used 3-4 squirrel hair brushes to paint the images.
This box pictures a coachman and a couple in a sled pulled by three horses.
The box is rectangular in shape and has red lacquer on the inside. The sides of the box feature hand painted golden scrollwork.
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