"Going for Water" Russian lacquer box Armstrong Avon 1st Printing

Avon 1st Printing

Author: Leighton

adding warmth and romance to the setting

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Thomas Dyhre

"Going for Water" Russian lacquer box Armstrong Avon 1st PrintingArtist: Pochanina Village: Palekh Size: 2. 5" x 1. 5" x 1. 25" Year: c. 2010 This Russian lacquer box features a delicate hand painted scene likely inspired by a Russian folk tale or daily village life. Two women in traditional dress are shown carrying water yokes, walking along a flower covered path between trees, with a quaint village and golden domed churches visible in the background. The figures are finely detailed, with expressive faces and rich