Imperial Russian lacque box with panorama of Moscow Kremlin was executed by uknown Russian manufactor , middle- esec.half of 19th century.
Literature (in Russian) about history of Russian laquer miniature manufactures see under link: http://www.liveinternet.ru/users/alliksana/post121443380/
Inscription: unmarked.
Technique: lacque, , 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: diameter 4 " x 2 1/4" (10 x 5,5 cm) .
Condition: in good condition. |