This enchanting lacquer box hails from the storied Mstera school of Russian miniature painting. Rendered on papier-mâché and finished with a lustrous lacquer, it captures a winter’s tale: a three-horse sleigh (troika) gliding through the snow toward the onion-domed churches of Suzdal. The painter’s gentle palette and gilded accents recall the quiet romance of village life, while the Cyrillic inscriptions—u201cТройка в Суздалеu201d and u201cМстераu201d—affirm its origin. Measuring approximately 25 cm x 18 cm x 7 cm and likely crafted in the late twentieth century, this piece is both a functional keepsake box and a delicate work of art. Its hinged lid opens to a smooth interior ready to cradle your treasures, and its larger size makes it a rare find among traditional lacquer boxes. Whether displayed on a dresser or used to store precious mementos, this troika box invites a moment of reflection and the joy of slow, mindful living.
Measurement:
25 cm x 18 cm x 7 cm (10 x 7 x 2.7 in)
