Carmen Ballet Lacquer Box miniature painting decorative art

Carmen ballet lacquer box • Entirely handmade • Handcrafted and shaped from papier-maché • Cloaked in rich smooth black lacquer outside and red inside • Thoroughly dried after each coat (up to 10 coats before painting starts) • Hand-painted with freshly made egg tempera • Embellished with patterns made from gold leaf • Artfully detailed with gold and silver paints • Many times covered with a clear glossy lacquer finish • Polished by hand to the smooth and even condition • Lift-off lid • Certificate inside • Signed by artist Dimensions: H 3.3" x L 2.6" x W 1.2" (8.5 x 6.5 x 3 cm) The inscription in gold below the miniature painting: Kholui, Carmen, artist's name To keep it clean and beautiful: Wipe with a soft microfiber cloth. Check out our collection of ballet boxes in the WhiteNightSPb shop!