Artistic Style: The paintings originate from specific artisan villages, most notably Palekh, Fedoskino, Kholuy, and Mstera, each known for particular techniques and thematic focuses. 

Purpose: Originally designed in the 18th century to hold snuff, these boxes now serve as decorative keepsakes and collectibles. 

Russian 8 papier mache Lacquer Boxes with Fairy Tale from Palekh, Fedoskino, Kholuy, and Mstera

ScenesRectangular Russian Lacquer Boxes with Fairy Tale Scenes

20th century, papier mache, each lacquered, hand painted, and embellished, some signed and inscribed in Russian across the lid, of varying shape, decoration, and size, largest 17cm X 11 cm _(6.7 inch X 4.4 inch) the smallest size is 7.8 cm X 6 cm ( 3.2 inch X 2.4 inch)

These eight original vintage Russian lacquer boxes are in very good to excellent condition just one have a tiny as you see in pics