Vintage Russian Lacquer Plate Folk Art Hand-Painted Khorovod Dancers Doves USSR For Sale

The tray features highly detailed hand-painted folk art using egg tempera and gold paint accents under a polished, clear protective lacquer finish. It follows the classic design format of traditional Russian miniature paintings on a jet-black background.Subject Matter: The central composition depicts a group of four women performing a traditional Russian folk dance (Khorovod) in a flowering field. They are holding aloft a flowing bright red ribbon or scarf against a backdrop of stylized dark storm clouds and flying doves.Most decorative lacquer plates and trays of this variety were manufactured as collectibles during the late Soviet era (c. 1970–1990).Condition Description: SHOWS some surface wear and noticeable hairline scratches to the lacquer coating on the upper right side (see photos).\"