Small St Petersburg lacquer box Russian decorative art

**Small St Petersburg 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 • Many times covered with a clear glossy lacquer finish • Polished by hand to the smooth and even condition • Lift-off lid • Certificate inside • Signed by artist **Dimensions**: L 4" x H 1.5" x W 1" (10 x 3.7 x 2.5 cm) The inscription in gold below the miniature painting: St Petersburg, Kholui, artist's name Sights depicted: Spit of Vasilyevsky Island, Stock Exchange, Rostral Columns, Peter and Paul Cathedral and Bronze Horseman **Immerse yourself in the beauty of exquisite lacquer art at WhiteNightSPb**