GreatRussianGifts Lacquer Box "Winter"
Product Number:
AB100-052
The lacquer art of Palekh has been called "a small miracle", a label particularly fitting since this style of box originates in the same village that specialized in religious icon-painting for centuries, up until 1917 (the year of the Russian Revolution). Many of the skills and techniques that were used in painting famous hand-painted Russian religious icons have been adopted and utilized in making these Palekh boxes. When you hold one of these lacquer boxes in your hand, you will realize that this is something truly special. These boxes have extraordinary detail, with fine lines painted in gold and contrasting colors. This style of box also has a simple one-color background (usually red inside and black outside) which provides the most contrast with gold leaf accents. In addition to the extraordinary painting, the boxes have several layers of high gloss clear lacquer coating. A box like this one can take between 3 – 5 months to finish. Many collectors travel to Moscow and the surrounding areas just to purchase these boxes firsthand. We travel to Russia often to handpick only the absolute highest quality boxes. This box is truly an exclusive work of museum quality. Signed by the artist "Krasnov".
Materials: hand-made lacquer box, tempera paint, gold leaf, high gloss clear lacquer.
This box is 5.25"W x 6.25"L x 1.25"H
Materials: hand-made lacquer box, tempera paint, gold leaf, high gloss clear lacquer.
This box is 5.25"W x 6.25"L x 1.25"H
