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Russian Imperial-era Wooden Box Depicting Troika, Early 20th century

About the Item

The cover depicting the receding view of a troika pulling a traditional Russian sleigh though a winter landscape, the three charging horses urged along by a coachman with a red hat cracking a whip. Two contented women wrapped in babushki appear behind him one with outstretched arm waving to no one in particular while a dozing man wearing a shapka slumps in the rear. On the right a well-bundled couple wave the group farewell while they careen past a small village lined with snow laden dachas. The sides of the box are roughly textured, the interior inscribed in English All souvenir and best thoughts always with you Volodja, 3/11/1938, Paris -7 ½ x 5 ¼ x 2 ¾ in. (w x d x h) Condition: distressed, hinges broken, small piece of wood on one corner missing.
  • Weight:
    1 pound
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 7.5 in (190.5 mm)Depth: 2.75 in (69.85 mm)Length: 5.25 in (133.35 mm)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Condition: distressed, hinges broken, small piece of wood on one corner missing.
  • Seller Location:
    St. Catharines, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 313M-MSH-098M1stDibs: LU23220995842
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