St Petersburg Samovar box miniature lacquer art

**Samovar lacquer box with St Petersburg views** • 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 3.5" x H 2.2" x W 2.2" (9 x 5.5 x 5.5 cm) The inscription in gold:  Kholui, St Petersburg, artist's name **Discover delicate masterpieces at WhiteNightSPb shop**