Colorful St Petersburg lacquer box

Add a touch of art and history to your interior with this colorful lacquer box featuring St. Petersburg's main landmarks decorated with intricate gold patterns. Artfully hand-painted with great attention to detail, this box has been crafted with a passion for art. A great addition to any collection, especially for those who have visited St. Petersburg and have cherished memories of the city.

• 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

Landmarks depicted: Cathedral of the Resurrection, Admiralty, St. Isaac's Cathedral, and griffins.

Dimensions: L 5.5" x H 3.9" x W 1.2" (14 x 10 x 3 cm).

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

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

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