This is a vintage Russian lacquer box made in the USSR, hand-painted with a scene from Alexander Pushkin’s Eugene Onegin. Purchased in 1972 at the Field Museum Soviet Arts & Crafts Exhibit, this piece comes with its original museum receipt and exhibition brochure (brochure has tear at seam)

Details:

• Hand-painted, signed in Cyrillic

• Scene of a gentleman and lady in garden (Onegin theme)

• Unique textured lacquer finish (original design, not damage)

• Red lacquered interior, gold floral border

• Marked on base: Made in USSR BD-124

• Approx. 7" tall x 5" wide x 2.25" deep

• Includes original provenance papers (receipt for purchase in 1972)

Condition:

• Light age-related wear, small corner rubs

• Hinges function properly

• Artwork remains vivid and intact

• Original brochure has tear