Ivan the fool and his magical little humpbacked pony gallop across this charming Russian lacquer box, bringing to life one of Russia's most beloved folk tales. The whimsical characters and vibrant scenes from Pyotr Yershov's classic story are rendered in exquisite miniature detail — the hallmark of the Fedoskino lacquer school, founded in 1795 on the banks of the Ucha River just north of Moscow.
Hand-painted on papier-mâché using ultra-fine brushes by one of nearly three hundred artists who carry on this centuries-old tradition, this petite box is a treasure of Russian folk art. A delightful gift for fairy tale lovers and collectors alike.
3" x 2½"