Authentic 1996 Russian Palekh Lacquer Box - \"Russian Byliny\" by V. Makarov For Sale

There are some significant scratches on the bottom (shown in pictures)

100% authentic Russian lacquer miniature trinket box, hand-crafted in 1996 in the world-renowned historic artisan village of Palekh.The lid features an exquisite, multi-character folkloric scene titled \"Russian Byliny\" (Russian Epic Tales), beautifully executed in the classic Palekh tradition. Under a brilliant, glowing red sun, the composition captures traditional figures from old oral folk legends—including a flute player, elegant dancing maidens, and an elder royal figure emerging from a gold-domed structure. The line work is exceptionally fine, exhibiting the elongated, iconic proportions and vivid, luminous color palette characteristic of master Palekh artisans.The outer rim of the base is uniformly adorned with an elaborate, hand-painted gold leaf filigree scroll pattern. The bottom of the box features complete, authentic gold calligraphy detailing the village origin, the production year (1996), the title, and the artist\'s signature (исп. В. is a beautiful post-Soviet era collectible, showcasing the brilliant resurgence of free traditional storytelling in independent Russia. Perfect as a high-end heirloom piece, jewelry container, or a central addition to any Russian folk art collection.