St Petersburg lacquer box hand-painted Russian box Kholui Art

**St Petersburg lacquer box** • Entirely handmade • Handcrafted and shaped from papier-mache • Cloaked in rich smooth black lacquer outside and red inside • Thoroughly dried after each coat (up to 10 coats before painting starts) • Hand-painted with freshly made egg tempera • Embellished with patterns made from gold leaf • Artfully detailed with gold leaf within the picture and for patterns on the lid and borders • Many times covered with a clear glossy lacquer finish • Polished by hand to the smooth and even condition • Detachable lid • Certificate inside • Signed by artist **Dimensions**: H 3.1" x L 2" x W 1.8" (8 x 5 x 4.5 cm) The inscription in gold below the miniature painting: St Petersburg, Kholui, artist's name To keep it clean and beautiful: Wipe with a soft microfiber cloth. **Check out our collection of St Petersburg boxes from the WhiteNightSPb shop**