Russian Red Lacquer Box 6.5” Square Mstera Hand Painted Folk Art For Sale

Vintage Russian Lacquer Box – 6.5” Square – Mstera Hand-Painted Folk Art – Red Interior

📄 Description:
This hand-painted lacquer box is a stunning example of traditional Russian folk art from Mstera (Мстера), one of the famous Russian lacquer miniature schools alongside Fedoskino and Palekh. The vivid scene on the lid depicts a colorful, possibly mythological or military encampment with warriors, rendered in bold reds, blues, and golds. It is bordered with a classic gilt vine pattern.

The interior is finished in a high-gloss red lacquer, a signature feature of authentic Russian boxes. The piece is artist-signed and marked with МСТЕРА, indicating its origin in the Mstera village.

🧩 Features:

• Origin: Mstera, Russia

• Medium: Papier-mâché with lacquer finish

• Hand-painted with gilt border and artist signature

• Hinged lid

• Glossy red interior lacquer

• Measures approx. 6.5" x 6.5" x 1.75"

🛠️ Condition:

• Good vintage condition overall

• Some edge wear and lacquer chips visible on the base and lid (see photos)

• Light surface scuffs and handling wear on bottom

• Lid opens and closes properly

🎁 Collectible Use:

• Decorative box, jewelry or keepsake storage

• Folk art collection

• Gift for Slavic or Russian art lovers

📦 FREEShipping & Seller Confidence:

• Ships within 1 business day

• Packed securely for protection

• Trusted seller with nearly 3,000 positive response

• No-hassle communication and fast service

🆔 SKU: LR1-C1