Carriage on St. Isaac's Square St Petersburg lacquer box

A lovely St Petersburg lacquer box with one of the central squares of the city - St Isaac's square. Hand-painted in vintage style with delicate tones of tempera the box is enhanced with gold and silver details. A great gift for someone loving St Petersburg.

• 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 3.5" x L 2.5" x W 1.2" (9 x 6.5 x 3 cm)

The inscription in gold below the miniature painting: St Isaac's square, St Petersburg, Kholui, artist's name

To keep it clean and beautiful:
Wipe with a soft microfiber cloth.
Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners.

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