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.
An impression of Russia will never be fully complete if one thinks that Russia is only Moscow and St.Petersburg. It also has numerous ancient cities and villages. In the central part of Russia, there are such magnificent places as Kholui, Khideksha, Rostov, Dunilovo and Suzdal. In the center of the varnished miniature the artist depicted Suzdal - one of the most beautiful Russian cities. Suzdal is rightfully known as a "Pearl" of the "Gold Ring". The city is approximately 1000 years old. Due to its abundance of monuments of ancient Russian architecture and art, Suzdal is considered as a “City – Museum.” In 1978, UNESCO included white-stone monuments of Suzdal as a part of the World’s Heritage composition.

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