Lacquered Box 3"x3.5"x1.25" - Snow Maiden & Lel
#720006B
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This stunning lacquered box depicts a scene from the Russian fairy tale of the Snow Maiden. Here, we find the shepheard boy Lel trying to court the Snow Maiden, whose heart will melt if she falls in love. This handpainted, heart-shaped lacquer box is one-of-a-kind by artist G. Gudkova!
Lacquerware first entered Russia in the 18th century, where it developed its own distinctive style. Starting with papier-mache, a smoother and more stable material than wood, crafts workers assemble the box and apply the red and black lacquer base coats. Next, lacquer artists direct their years of skill and ample patience to the many small and intricate sections of the drawings. This often requires a strong magnifying glass and brushes as fine as a single hair. When finished, the work of art is ready for generations of enjoyment!
Lacquerware first entered Russia in the 18th century, where it developed its own distinctive style. Starting with papier-mache, a smoother and more stable material than wood, crafts workers assemble the box and apply the red and black lacquer base coats. Next, lacquer artists direct their years of skill and ample patience to the many small and intricate sections of the drawings. This often requires a strong magnifying glass and brushes as fine as a single hair. When finished, the work of art is ready for generations of enjoyment!
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