ORIGINAL, HAND PAINTED, AND SIGNED RUSSIAN LACQUER BOX OF WINTER PRINCESS

HAND PAINTED RUSSIAN BLACK LAQUER BOX WITH SNOW PRINCESS. THE RUSSIAN LACQUER BOXES ARE KNOW FOR THEIR DETAILED PAINTING. REAL GOLD IS USED TO PAINT THE YELLOW PARTS OF THE PAINTING. HER CROWN IS PAINTED WITH TINY STROKES OF REAL GOLD. HER CAPE HAS WHITE FUR, TOURQUOISE COAT WORN OVER A BLUE DRESS. THE SNOW PRINCESS'S IS SURROUNDED BY BUNNIES, 3 BLUE PINE STYLE TREES, BRANCHES ON THE GROUND AND SNOW FALLING FROM THE SKY. THE ARTIST'S SIGNATURE IS IN GOLD AND GOLD DESIGN IS AROUND THE ENTIRE SIDE OF THE BOX. THE INSIDE IS RED LACQUER. THIS ART FORM GOES BACK FOR CENTURIES. THE HINGES IS 1" WIDE. IT IS A COLLECTOR'S PIECE AND IN PERFECT CONDITION