Russian Hand-Painted Lacquer Box “Adoration of the Magi” – Signed A. Lukin – Palekh Style Religious Vintage Art Box

Beautiful hand-painted Russian lacquer box depicting The Adoration of the Magi (Поклонение волхвов).
This exquisite miniature is crafted in the traditional Palekh/Fedoskino lacquer art style, known for its detailed religious and fairy-tale scenes painted in tempera on papier-mâché, then finished with multiple layers of lacquer for a deep, glossy shine.

The box's interior is coated in a vivid red lacquer, and the artwork is surrounded by delicate gold scroll ornamentation. The artist's signature "A. Lukin" appears on the front lower edge.

Includes the original Italian certificate: Artigiana Preziosi – Hand painted and lacquered, Russian craftsmanship, 2007 (purchase year).

Details:

Title (in Russian): Поклонение волхвов – Adoration of the Magi
Artist: A. Lukin (signed)
Material: papier-mâché, tempera, lacquer
Origin: Russia
Interior: red lacquer finish
Exterior: black with gold detailing
Year of purchase: 2007
Condition: excellent vintage condition; glossy surface, minimal signs of age
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