Key Details of the Box:

Serial No. 2128

• Artist: Signed by artist L. Kozlova (Л. Козлова). in the bottom right corner. Ludmila (L.) Kozlova (or Lyudmila) is a celebrated master artisan from one of the traditional Russian lacquer art villages.

• Origin: The village of Palekh (indicated by

"Палех" in the bottom left). Palekh is one of the four historic centers for this Russian folk art, known for its use of egg tempera paint and gold leaf detailing.

• Date: Produced in 1987, during the Soviet era, indicated by “Made in the USSR” on base.

• Theme: Traditional Russian folklore. The scene likely depicts a moment from a classic tale, such as "Ruslan and Ludmila" by Alexander Pushkin, a frequent subject for Palekh miniatures. The central figure is shown spinning thread, often a symbolic activity in these tales.

• Construction: Papier-mâché finished with a high-gloss black exterior and a traditional bright red lacquer interior.

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