19th Century Russian Troika Trinket Box special christmas gifts It is framed behind glass

It is framed behind glass with a modern wood frame and a muted blue mount

instantly associated with the performing arts

45cm x 80cm

I love the timeless elegance of silk painting which was very much encouraged at the time with the revival of handcrafts and as an alternative to embroidery for women

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19th Century Russian Troika Trinket Box special christmas gifts It is framed behind glassThis is a beautiful 19th century "Troika" papier mache trinket box. Troika trinket boxes have deep roots in Slavic folklore, featuring hand painted scenes of a traditional Russian carriage being pulled at speed by three horses. The creation of these miniature lacquer boxes gained global recognition after the Russian Revolution. Artists would often spend weeks on a single piece, layering them with multiple coats of clear lacquer to create a luminous,