Magical Russian Palekh Blk Lacquer Trinket Box Round "Drinking Tea" Theme Signed

Description: This vintage Palekh Russian black lacquer trinket box features a charming traditional design depicting a couple drinking tea, a samovar, and a tea set. The box is hand-painted in rich tones of orange, red and gold, beautifully detailed with a gold fret border, patterned tablecloth, dress and rug, and signed. It is circular in shape, with a diameter of 2.75 inches and 1 inch in height. The box is in excellent condition and comes with an authenticity/purchase receipt (and date, which appears to be 1982). The culture and region of manufacture is the Russian Federation, making it a wonderful addition to any collection of Russian items, trinket boxes or tea-time collectibles. The box is perfect for storing small items, such as jewelry, keepsakes or pills, and will add a touch of elegance to any room. This charming trinket box is sure to delight for many years to come. Note on Palekh Russian Lacquer Boxes. Russian lacquer miniatures from the village and art school in Palekh, Russia are coveted by collectors of quality Russian folk art. Differing especially from Fedoskino lacquer boxes, the art of Palekh is typically painted in a more Byzantine style, after the training and art of the Russian orthodox church. Primary colors are red, black, green and gold, and fine faces and icon-like figures are easily seen as influenced by the church. As all authentic Russian lacquer miniatures, Palekh lacquer art is created one at a time by artists graduating from the village school on a papier mâché box, each signed by the artist. Much like the icon painters before them, these lacquered boxes are painted with egg tempera, and often gilded with real powdered gold. Today's artists do paint wonderful icons on lacquer boxes but also specialize in Russian fairy tale scenes, Russian troikas, and traditional Russian peasant scenes.

Price: 35 USD

Location: Sperryville, Virginia

End Time: 2024-11-27T18:26:44.000Z

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