Vintage Artist Signed Russian Lacquer Box Prince Ivan & Firebird Marked Collect.

Gorgeous paper-mache Russian Lacquer Box from the Fedoskino school of lacquer miniatures (The oldest school of this art form in Russia). The box has a hinged lid and closes very well. It is signed by artist. The lid is decorated with a hand painted art showing Ivan with pulling a feather from the firebird's tail, while the bird is flying away. As per the Russian Fairy Tale "Firebird, Tsarevich Ivan and the Gray Wolf" - Ivan sat under the apple tree for several hours with nothing happening. Suddenly the whole garden was illuminated by a radiant golden light. The firebird flew in, her eyes sparkled like huge crystals and her wings were golden flames. She perched herself on the tree and began to pick the apples. Tsarevich Ivan stole up to her softly and tried to catch her. Although he could not hold her, he was able to seize her tail and as the bird flew away, he was left with one luminous feather in his hand." And the story of course continues. The inside of the box is colored in the usual red color used in Russian lacquer boxes. Amazing old famous fairy tale. These boxes are extremely collectable. Marked by artist on the top of the box. Box can be amazing addition for office, library or can be used to store jewelry.