Sadko | Palekh Lacquer Box

This traditional Palekh box has been painted by the well-known artist Lisin. Its subject is based on the Russian fairy-tale "Sadko". Sadko plays his psaltery.
The scene is framed with a nice golden dot ornament.The box's sides are decorated with rich golden ornament. The box is constructed from paper-mache. Black lacquer is used to paint the exterior of the box while red lacquer completes the interior of the work. The lid is hinged to the top of the composition, and the box rests on four round legs. The work is signed with the artist's name and the village of Palekh.
Approx. 3"x2.75"x1.75".