Imperial Russian laquer box was executed on the famous Russian manufacrture Lukutin in the middle of 19th century.

Literature (in Russian) about history of Russian laquer miniature manufactures see under link:

http://www.liveinternet.ru/users/alliksana/post121443380/

Inscription: on the reverse of the cover -  stamp of Lukutin  manufacture.

Technique: lacque and oil on papier-mashe ( a construction material that consists of pieces of paper, sometimes reinforced with textiles, stuck together using a wet paste (e.g., glue, starch, or wallpaper adhesive). The crafted object becomes solid when the paste dries).

Measurements: box 10" x 7 1/2" x 2 2/3 " x "(17,5 x 11 x 9 cm ).

Condition: in good condition,