Peter and Paul Fortress St Petersburg lacquer box

St Petersburg lacquer box with a miniature of Peter and Paul Fortress the very first building of the city and its architectural dominant. Colorfully hand-painted, embellished with dots and decorated with a running pattern. Great gift for someone once visited St Petersburg 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
• 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 3.7" x L 2.6 x W 1.2 (9.3 x 6.7 x 3 cm)

Golden inscription below the miniature painting: Peter and Paul Fortress, Kholui, artist's name

There is also a signature inside the box.

Check out our collection of St Petersburg boxes from the WhiteNightSPb shop