Lacquer miniatures rank as one of the most original and diverse handicrafts that developed in keeping with century old traditions. It takes around 6 months for the artist to make this lacquer casket. This box is made of paper-mâché which could be shaped into widely diverse forms. It is painted with tempera (pigment) painting and golden powder. This box is lacquered about 8-10 times.
The heart of the city is Peter and Paul’s Cathedral. The city was first founded as a fortification and later as a seaport. Peter the Great wanted to defend St. Petersburg from the enemy and according to legend the angel on the top of the spire is always guarding and protecting the city. Ships here remind us about the first regular fleet in Russia, which was organized by Peter the Great.

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