St Petersburg lacquer box with Spilled Blood Church 

Stylistically distinguished and incredibly colorful building of St. Petersburg is one of the most famed and beloved in the city. Commonly known as the Church of the Savior on Blood this temple painted in the miniature in all its kaleidoscopic beauty. The box detailed with golden strokes of paint and a running floral pattern. Artful gift for St Petersburg's visitor

• 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: L 4" x H 3.5" x W 1" (10.5 x 8 x 2.6 cm).

The inscription in gold below the miniature painting: Spilled Blood Church, 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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