Petrodvorets small lacquer box St Petersburg hand painted Kholui miniature art

**Petrodvorets small 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**: L 3.7" x H 1.4" x W 1.4" (9.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm) The inscription in gold:  Kholui, Petrodvorets, artist's name The inscription in gold below the miniature painting: St Petersburg, Kholui, artist's name Please, feel free if you have any questions. I will be happy to give you all the necessary clarifications as soon as possible.  Thank you for your interest!