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The Vintage Russian Mstera Lacquer Box is a small, round trinket box featuring a pictorial design of a Queen, inspired by the tale of the Dead Princess. The lacquered black, gold, red, and green colors add a touch of elegance, while the papier-mache material gives it a unique and authentic feel. With a lid and a princess tale theme, this collectible piece is suitable for any room and can hold small trinkets. Perfect for adults who appreciate vintage decor and storytelling elements in their home.
The history behind this Russian lacquered box is that it comes from the Mstera school, renowned for its intricate miniature painting techniques often depicting scenes from Russian folklore, such as Pushkin’s “tale of the dead princess.“ This box is crafted from papier-mâché, layered with multiple coats of black lacquer, and finished with delicate gold ornament. Collectors value these pieces for their cultural narrative, high-level, craftsmanship, and specific artistic tradition of the Mstera region, which emerged from local icon painting heritage. This is a highly collectible item and its value reportedly exceeds $175!
Cat. O13
