Vintage Palekh Russian Lacquer Miniature Box Troika Signed Kotov 3\" For Sale

Beautiful vintage Russian lacquer miniature box featuring a colorful traditional Troika scene and signed “Kotov” in Cyrillic.

This petite hand-painted box depicts a traditional Russian three-horse team pulling a sleigh with figures through a wooded landscape. The vivid miniature is accented with intricate gold-painted scrolling and floral ornamentation against a glossy black lacquer ground.

The lower portion of the painting bears gold Cyrillic inscriptions, including the artist surname “Котов” (Kotov). The style and inscription are consistent with the Palekh Russian lacquer miniature tradition.

Features a glossy black lacquer exterior, traditional red lacquer interior, curved sides, and hinged lid.

Condition:
Excellent pre-owned condition. Please review photos for details.

Approximate Measurements:
• Length: 3"
• Width: 1.5"

Details:
• Traditional Russian lacquer miniature
• Troika / three-horse scene
• Signed Kotov
• Hand painted
• Black lacquer exterior
• Red lacquer interior
• Intricate gold decoration
• Hinged lid
• Petite miniature size
• Late 20th century

A charming collectible example of traditional Russian lacquer miniature folk art.


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