Winter Landscape Lacquer Box

Enjoy this charming and delightful winter scene with snow covered Russian village, ice-bound river and a little boat that is waiting for the owner to take it out fishing again in spring. Fedoskino is a traditional form of Russian lacquer miniature painting on papier-mache that began in 1795. Remarkable blend of functionality and beauty in fascinating colors and gold ornamentation won great favor with the Russian people. The dazzling miniature Fedoskino lacquer creations are now displayed in private collections and museums all around the world.