Peter and Paul Fortress St Petersburg lacquer box hand painted Russian art

**Peter and Paul Fortress St Petersburg lacquer box** • Entirely handmade • Handcrafted and shaped from papier-mache • Cloaked in rich smooth black lacquer outside and red inside • Thoroughly dried after each coat (up to 10 coats before painting starts) • Hand-painted with freshly made egg tempera • Embellished with patterns made from gold leaf • Many times covered with a clear glossy lacquer finish • Polished by hand to the smooth and even condition • Lift-off lid • Certificate inside • Signed by artist **Dimensions**: H 3.7" x L 2.6 x W 1.2 (9.3 x 6.7 x 3 cm) Golden inscription below the miniature painting: Peter and Paul Fortress, Kholui, artist's name There is also a signature inside the box. **Check out our collection of St Petersburg boxes from the WhiteNightSPb shop**