On the back it is stamped "Made in the USSR" and numbered 509 for design. 2.25" x 1.75" Country of origin: USSR Period: 1980s Manufacturer: Production-Art Association Style: Khokhloma painting Khokhloma: is the traditional Russian craft. They are valued for durable lacquer coating, due to which they are used in everyday life.  Materials: Khokhloma wood products are made from local hardwoods - linden, aspen and birch.