St Petersburg lacquer box Resurrection of Christ Church decorative art

**Resurrection of Christ Church 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 • Artfully detailed with gold leaf within the picture and for patterns on the lid and borders • 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 4.7" x L 3.5" x W 1" (12 x 9 x 3.3 cm). The inscription in gold below the miniature painting: Kholui, St Petersburg, artist's name To keep it clean and beautiful: Wipe with a soft microfiber cloth. Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners. **Check our collection of St Petersburg lacquer boxes in the WhiteNightSPb!**