Vintage Russian lacquer box Fedoskino Ballerina 1960...1970 Hand made in USSR

The box was made approximately in 1950 ... 1950s. In 2010, the box was purchased from a private collection. Considering the age of the box, it is in very good condition, with only minor scratches on the back and slightly worn corners of the top cover. The Ballerina casket is decorated with an elegant miniature, in the classical manner of Fedoskino school.Very beautifully painted of ballets dancer. The picture was created with the finest strokes of different colors, giving a feeling of transparency and weightlessness. Detailed and finely drawn ornament adorns and emphasizes the miniature, giving the composition completeness. The red Roman numeral 1 in the lower right corner indicates that this is the first product with such a pattern and this is of great importance to the collector or connoisseur. Usually, such works were given to representatives of the authorities. The lid opens left. Outside the picture the master left his signature and the name of the style. At the final stage, the box is varnished, which is leveled and polished until it shines with a mirror shine. In the box you can store jewelry and memorabilia. The picturesque miniatures of the Fedoskino school are known around the world. Artist Ekulcheva. Size: 6.5" 4.5" 2"