{"product_id":"soviet-lacquer-box-ship-grove-gryaznov","title":"Soviet Lacquer Box Ship Grove by Gryaznov, Papier-Mache, 1950s USSR","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet lacquer box, titled \"Ship Grove\" (Gryaznov), is a painted papier-mache box from the 1950s. The lid carries a hand-painted miniature. It was made in the USSR and is the kind of object that interests collectors of Russian lacquer art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lacquer box, painted papier-mache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Ship Grove\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gryaznov\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength x Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.4 x 10.0 cm (6.1 x 3.9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.7 cm (1.9 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, with signs of wear. A chip on the lid is visible in the photos and in the video that was provided. Please look closely at the pictures to judge the condition of the lacquer and the painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePainted papier-mache boxes became a symbol of Russian folk art, and the Soviet period produced many fine examples. The ship grove theme is an unusual choice among lacquer miniatures. Even with its lid chip, a titled and dated box like this is a worthwhile addition to a lacquer collection. The rectangular format of about 15 by 10 cm is a comfortable size for storing small objects on a desk or dresser. The chip on the lid is shown in the pictures so that you know exactly what to expect. Collectors of Russian lacquer will recognize the format as a classic one.\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":67681919729813,"sku":"EBAY-406866321391","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-lacquer-box-ship-grove-gryaznov-1.jpg?v=1791721704","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-lacquer-box-ship-grove-gryaznov","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}