Russian Lacquered and Painted Papier-Mache Box, Depicting a Scene from the Folk Tale "The Tale of Tsar Saltan " - The Fleet of Tsar Saltan

Russian lacquered and painted papier-mache box with lid depicting a scene from the folk tale "The Tale of Tsar Saltan," with black ground and parcel gilt accents, red lacquered interior,  "The Fleet of Tsar Saltan," signed lower right Zaklyaev A. (20th c.), titled lower left, depicting figures emerging from castle to meet sailors, approx 1.5"h, 6.5"w 4.25"d; 1.75lbs total

 

 

 

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