Soviet Era or Early Post Soviet Era
Russian Khokhloma, Lathe-turned Pencil Case
Red Currant Pattern.
Purchased through Maison Ruse (Lisle IL) in the early 1990s, shortly after the collapse of the USSR. The workmanship suggest it is Soviet Era.
According to Google Translate, the original Russian tag (inside) reads:
"KHOKHLOMSKAYA PAINTING"
Case for pencils SENPI-TO/MI16-653 Price 3-70
Holds about 4 standard sized pens or pencils, but has lived a quite life as a decorative piece.
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I
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work, so shipments will go out from 1-5 business days after payment.
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