Admiralty St Petersburg lacquer box

Petersburg lacquer box with a bright and delicate miniature of the Admiralty. Hand-painted in an incredibly realistic style, it is decorated with a running pattern. The box was created for the 300th anniversary of the city (2003). Great gift or addition to your collection

• 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
• Detachable lid
• Certificate inside
• Signed by artist

Dimensions: L 2.7" x H 3.8 x W 1.1 (9.6 x 6.8 x 2.8 cm)

Golden inscription below the miniature painting: St Petersburg, Admiralty, artist's name

There is also a signature inside the box.

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