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This lacquer box shows different forest birds and animals which are found in Russia.
Each item is really well-drawn, individual and colorful.
The background has been inlaid with light blue tone, which is very shiny and highlights the image nicely. The birds around the sides are drawn on a simpler, black background. A nice filigree pattern surrounds the lid, and a simpler dot pattern is on the edges of the base. Overall, this work is a very good value and a lovely miniature. The box is signed with the name of the artist, village and style. Perfect box for bird-lovers.
The fabulous lacquered box is handmade by the Kholui Association that specializes in miniature painting boxes of papier-mache. This material is more lasting than the wood, which can crack because of time or moisture. Papier-mache is an art which has deep roots in the Russian history. Producing of every item is a very long and labour-consuming process. The beautiful painting which covers the boxes is very detailed and originates from the Russian icon painting.The main aspects in producing of miniatures are right preparation and blending of paints (all paints are handmade), several stages of lacquering and polishing, and of course the mastery of the Kholui artists. The principal topics of miniatures are the landscapes and architectual monuments of Russia, the plots and protagonists of Russian fairy tales, fables and legends.
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