{"product_id":"palekh-lacquer-box-hand-painted-russian-folk-art","title":"Palekh Lacquer Box – Hand-Painted Russian Folk Art Jewelry Box, Vintage USSR","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Palekh lacquer box is a small hand-painted miniature jewelry box from the USSR, decorated in the traditional Palekh style with a classic Russian fairytale landscape of colorful churches framed by gold trim. The painting carries the artist's signature at the bottom, and the box is made of papier-mache with a bright red interior. It is a lovely piece for lovers of Russian folk art and Slavic culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lacquer miniature jewelry box with hinged lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Palekh painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russian fairytale landscape with colorful churches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted lacquer miniature with gold trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Papier-mache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright red (cinnabar-style) finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artist's signature at the bottom of the painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 8 x 5 cm (3.1 x 2.0 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed, vintage. The painting remains vibrant and detailed. There is a visible chip on the upper left corner of the lid, as shown in the photos, and some minor surface abrasions. The interior is clean and bright red, and the hinges are fully functional. Please review the photos for the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalekh is a village in central Russia that became famous in the Soviet period for its lacquer miniatures, painted on papier-mache boxes with fine detail and gold highlights. The style draws on the village's older icon-painting tradition and often depicts fairy tales and folk scenes. A small Palekh lacquer box like this one is ideal for storing rings or earrings, or for displaying as a decorative piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678811259029,"sku":"EBAY-406863706136","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/palekh-lacquer-box-hand-painted-russian-folk-art-1.jpg?v=1791646652","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/palekh-lacquer-box-hand-painted-russian-folk-art","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}