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A Russian hand painted papier mâché box decorated with intricate scenes C1920

About the Item

This top quality Russian black lacquered papier mâché box has an extremely fine hand painted central panel to its lid with a medieval scene set amongst a landscape with a castle and ornate buildings alongside a lake with mountains in the distance and trees in the foreground with numerous female figures and a knight in armour on horseback. This fine pictorial panel has a delicate and intricate gilt foliate boarder with Russian titles around its perimeter. The hinged lid opens to reveal a plain, bright red lacquered interior. This box is in good original condition with a few very minor age related marks and losses to the black lacquer. There is no damage or faults on the finely painted panel. Russian, circa 1920 Height 4cm x width 20cm x depth 10cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.58 in (4 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Central England, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6434245094112

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