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Russian Lacquer Fedoskino Box, Prince Ivan & The Princess Frog

$220
£163.66
€191.88
CA$307.70
A$343.55
CHF 180.26
MX$4,240.06
NOK 2,265.88
SEK 2,120.13
DKK 1,431.47
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About the Item

A vintage hand-painted lacquer papier-mâché box depicting Prince Ivan and the Frog Princess, USSR Era Russia, circa 1990-2000. The small round box shows an original, traditional Russian lacquer miniature painting on papier-mache, named after Fedoskino, an old 18th Century village near Moscow. The painting depicts the fairy tale of Ivan’s arrow landing in the mouth of a frog in a swamp, who turns into a princess at night. The Frog Princess, named Vasilisa the Wise, is a beautiful, intelligent, friendly, skilled young woman, who was cursed to spend three years as a frog. A red interior. 2.5 inches in diameter x .50 inch high Signed by the artist, documentation included. Excellent vintage condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Diameter: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Style:
    Baltic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Baltic States
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1990-2000
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent vintage condition. Documentation included.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1758244242272

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