Russian lacquer box St Petersburg Hermitage miniature lacquer art

St Petersburg lacquer box with the Hermitage Museum • 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: L 8" x H 2.2" x W 1.6" (20 x 5.8 x 4 cm)  The inscription in gold below the miniature painting: Winter Palace, St Petersburg, Kholui, artist's name Check out our unique collection of lacquer boxes with the views of St Petersburg in the WhiteNightSPb shop!