Russian FAIRY TALE Dead Princess & 7 Bogatyrs Hand Painted Lacquer Box

$195.00

Round Russian lacquer trinket box beautifully hand painted with a scene from the fairy tale "The Princess and Seven Bogatyrs" (or The Tale of the Dead Princess and the 7 Knights) by Alexander Pushkin. The scene shows the princes with a dream circle showing her true love, the betrothed Prince Yelisei riding across the lands, desperately searching for his lost bride. Accented in gold.

Signed and dated 1996. 

    Measures 5 1/4" x 1 1/4" tall.

    Excellent condition, no chips, cracks, or repairs. Original tag at base.

     

    10875-203