Yusupov Palace lacquer box St Petersburg decorative art

**Yusupov Palace lacquer box St Petersburg** • Entirely handmade • Handcrafted and shaped from papier-mache • Cloaked in rich smooth black lacquer outside and red inside • Thoroughly dried after each coat (up to 10 coats before painting starts) • Hand-painted with freshly made egg tempera • Embellished with patterns made from gold leaf • Artfully detailed with gold leaf within the picture and for patterns on the lid and borders • Many times covered with a clear glossy lacquer finish • Polished by hand to the smooth and even condition • Detachable lid • Certificate inside • Signed by artist **Dimensions**: L 3" x H 2.4" x W 2.4" (7.4 x 6 x 6 cm) The inscription on the lid: Kholui, Yusupov Palace, artist's name **Come see our St. Petersburg lacquer box collection at WhiteNightSPb!**