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.
Peter and Paul Fortress is the heart of the St. Petersburg, the place where the city was born. The young and flourishing city is depicted here. We can see people in a boat and in a carriage with a double-headed eagle on it - the symbol of the Russian Empire and its growing capital.

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