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Vintage hand-painted Russian lacquer miniature box from the village of Kholui (п. Холуй).
The lid is titled “Плес” (Plyos / Ples) — a Volga River town scene with an onion-domed church, tall bell tower, wooden izbas, autumn birches, and river in the foreground. Signed in gold along the bottom:
Плес · п. Холуй · и. Гусев (I. Gusev)
Classic Kholui construction:
• Papier-mâché body
• Black lacquer exterior
• Gold dotted border
• Traditional red lacquer interior
• Hinged lid
Measurements
Approx. 3.5” x 3.5” square
Approx. 1.5–1.75” tall
Condition
Vintage used. Please look at every photo — they are part of the description.
• White paint loss / flake on the main church facade
• Chipped / worn lid corner
• Surface wear, crazing, and edge rub
• Old paper label remnant on the bottom
• Hinge present and functional
Sold as-is. No returns for condition already shown.
A small, signed Kholui village scene — good for a collector who wants the Plyos subject and accepts honest wear.Item specifics
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
• Material: Papier-mâché / lacquer
• Style: Kholui
• Theme: Village / church / Plyos
• Featured Refinements: Russian lacquer miniature
• Handmade: Yes
