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Vintage 1978 Soviet Semyonov Nesting Doll Set - Complete 7-Piece Matryoshka - Rare Beriozka Store Label & "Made in USSR" Export Stamp
Available for purchase is a spectacular, completely authentic 7-piece vintage Soviet Russian Matryoshka nesting doll set. Dating to 1978 during the height of the Cold War era, this set features elite, museum-grade retail provenance on the base.
Elite Historical Provenance:- Beriozka Store Connection: The underside base retains its original, crisp paper tag from the legendary "Березка" (Beriozka / Bereska) state-run currency shops. These restricted luxury retail stores only accepted foreign hard currency, catering strictly to foreign diplomats, tourists, and high-ranking officials. It shows a vintage price of 4.20 Rubles.- Soviet State Export Stamp: Features the original circular orange factory inspection stamp reading "MADE in USSR" surrounding a stylized nesting doll emblem.- Dated 1978: Hand-dated "1978" in vintage ink across the natural wood grain.
Traditional Semyonov Artistry:Crafted in the legendary Semyonov woodcarving district, this classic set features the signature unpainted turned-wood faces, black spiral hair loops, and bright yellow babushka headscarves. The aprons are beautifully hand-detailed with vibrant red, orange, and yellow aniline-dye floral blossoms framed by deep green leaves.
The Set Includes:- 7 Hand-Carved & Hand-Painted Wooden Dolls nesting flawlessly into one another.
Dimensions:- Largest outer doll stands approximately 6.25 inches tall (exact sizing shown against the tape measure in listing photos).
Condition Report:This Soviet-era collection is in fantastic vintage condition:- Wood Structure: All 7 pieces open and close beautifully with a secure, stable friction fit. The turned wood bodies are entirely free of structural splits, drying cracks, deep gouges, or warping.- Paint & Finish: The colors remain incredibly bright and vibrant. The traditional clear lacquer coating is smooth and highly reflective, showing only minimal, honest age-appropriate shelf wear.- Base Markings: Both the paper Beriozka tag and the orange "Made in USSR" export ink stamp are fully intact, crisp, and beautifully legible.
Shipping & Handling:We specialize in shipping delicate vintage woodware. Each internal nesting doll will be wrapped in soft tissue before assembly, and the primary outer doll will be heavily padded in industrial-grade bubble wrap. Shipped inside a rigid box to guarantee the historic base stamps and labels arrive in pristine condition. Combined shipping is available if you purchase multiple lots from our store inventory!
