Vintage Russian Palekh-style lacquer box dated 1971 and signed in Cyrillic “А. Смирнов” (A. Smirnov).
The hand-painted lid appears to depict the Russian bogatyr Alyosha Popovich at a crossroads, with an inscribed stone referencing traditional Russian epic imagery. Rich red, gold, green and black colors with detailed hand-painted decoration.
The box has a red interior and decorative gold border along the exterior sides.
Measurements:Approx. 5" L × 4" W × 1.5" H
Vintage condition with visible chips, edge wear, surface scratches and other age-related imperfections, especially along the lid and exterior edges. Please review all photos carefully for condition and details.
A beautiful collectible piece of Russian folk art with strong decorative appeal.
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