Troika Lacquer Box (large)

Riding on a sleigh, pulled by a troika, the uniquely Russian way of harnessing three horses abreast, creating the fastest horse-pulled mode of transportation ever devised, has long been a popular Russian pastime. The importance of a troika traditionally peaked at Mardi Gras, where it became one of the focal points in the celebrations. This lacquer miniature art box presents a print of an original work by a Fedoskino lacquer miniature craft, making it a wonderful gift or Russian souvenir for just about everyone! Made exclusively for St-Petersburg GTH.