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Vintage Soviet Kholuy Lacquer Miniature Tray – “Afanasy Nikitin” – 1983
Beautiful vintage Russian Kholuy lacquer miniature, hand-painted with a colorful historical scene depicting Afanasy Nikitin, the famous Russian traveler and merchant.
The tray features intricate hand-painted details, ships, figures, buildings, waves, and decorative gold-colored ornamentation on a black lacquer background.
Details:
Kholuy Factory of Artistic Lacquer Miniatures
Design/subject: “Afanasy Nikitin”
Made in the USSR
Dated November 21, 1983
Size indicated on the original label: 9 × 6 cm
Original factory label included
Label indicates First Grade (Sort I)
Original factory price: 60 rubles 40 kopeks
Condition: Vintage condition with some age-related wear, surface scratches and wear to the lacquer/gold decoration. The original factory label has some discoloration and wear from age. Please carefully review all photos for condition and details.
A beautiful collectible for collectors of Soviet-era art, Russian lacquer miniatures, Kholuy artwork, and Russian history.
Please see all photos for the exact item and condition.
