1981 Fedoskino Russian Lacquer Box - Hand Painted Troika Scene Signed Melgunova

This stunning 1981 Fedoskino Russian lacquer box features a classic hand-painted Troika (three-horse sleigh) winter scene. Produced at the world-renowned Fedoskino Factory of Miniature Painting near Moscow, the lid is signed by artist Melgunova and dated “Федоскино 1981г.” on the front edge.

The vibrant oil painting depicts three children in colorful traditional Russian clothing riding in a wooden sleigh pulled by three galloping horses across a snowy dusk landscape. The box is crafted in the authentic Fedoskino style: glossy black lacquer over a papier-mâché base with a brilliant red lacquer interior.

Key Features & Highlights:

• Original factory paper label from the Ministry of Local Industry RSFSR (Fedoskino factory, artist Melgunova, 1981, sort #1)

• “Made in USSR” stamped in gold on the bottom

• Dimensions: 5.25” long × 3.5” wide × 2” tall (medium rectangular size)

• Brass hinges and pristine red interior

• Excellent / near-mint condition — strong glossy lacquer finish with only very minor edge wear

This authentic Soviet Russian lacquer box is a beautiful example of Fedoskino miniature painting and Soviet folk art. Troika scenes are among the most popular and collectible subjects in Russian lacquerware. Perfect for collectors of Fedoskino lacquer boxes, Russian miniature painting, USSR memorabilia, Soviet lacquerware, or Russian folk art.

Comes with the original factory authenticity card. Ships carefully packaged to protect the lacquer.