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Princess Lacquer Box

Princess Lacquer Box

Regular price $397.00 USD
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This is a Russian lacquer box, depicting the story of Princess Tarakanova, painted in 1864 by the known Russian artist Konstantin Flavitsky, and is considered one of his most celebrated masterpiece. It portrays the story of Princess Tarakanova, who faced imprisonment during Empress Catherine II's rule. The box itself, called lacquer box, is a type of craft using papier-mâché to make decorative boxes.Tthe items were lacquered and then hand painted by the artists, often with scenes from folk tales.

  • Length: 11 cm (4.3 inches)
  • Width: 7 cm (2.75 inches)


 

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