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Set of 8 Russian Matryoshka Dolls Hand Painted Khokhloma, Early/Mid 20th Century

About the Item

Antique set of 8 Nesting Dolls, known as Matryoshka, placed in the 1920s to 1950s. The original set contained of 10, the 2 smallest have gone travelling the world! Completely hand crafted, turned by hand, with the largest doll even supplied with a base. Hand painted intricately with floral patterns, known as Khokhloma. The origin of this set I learnt is the town of Sergiev-Posad, Russia. The smallest doll measures 22 mm ( 0.78 inches) approx.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.67 in (9.3 cm)Diameter: 2.52 in (6.4 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 8
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1920-1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. The largest doll features some chipped off finish, front left eye and sides of the body as shown in the last 2 images.
  • Seller Location:
    Andernach, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8556237969752
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