Raymonda ballet lacquer box miniature painting decorative art

Raymonda 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 3.7" x L 2.8" x W 1.2" (9.5 x 7 x 3 cm) The inscription in gold below the miniature painting: Kholui, Raymonda, 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!