Vintage Russian Kholuy Lacquer Powder Box USSR Fairy Tale original factory label For Sale

Origin: Kholuy (Холуй) Art Factory of Lacquer Miniature, Ivanovo Region, RSFSR (USSR)

Era: Soviet Era (circa 1970s–1980s based on tag typography and TU standard 15-465)

Subject: "Lyudmila and Chernomor" (Людмила и Черномор), inspired by Alexander Pushkin’s famous fairy tale poem Ruslan and Lyudmila.

Item Type: Powder Box / Trinket Box (Пудреница)

Material: Hand-painted papier-mâché, black lacquer exterior, traditional red/gold interior accents.

This is an authentic, highly collectible Soviet-era Russian lacquer miniature powder box. It features a finely detailed, hand-painted scene depicting Princess Lyudmila captive in the magical chambers of the sorcerer Chernomor. The painting showcases the vibrant colors, intricate gold ornamentation, and expressive storytelling characteristic of the historic Kholuy school of art.

This is an authentic, highly collectible Soviet-era Russian lacquer miniature powder box. It features a finely detailed, hand-painted scene depicting Princess Lyudmila captive in the magical chambers of the sorcerer Chernomor. The painting showcases the vibrant colors, intricate gold ornamentation, and expressive storytelling characteristic of the historic Kholuy school of art.

Condition:

Box: [e.g., Excellent vintage condition. The miniature painting is clean and crisp with vibrant colors. Light, age-appropriate micro-cracking (craquelure) to the clear lacquer coat, but no major chips, cracks, or paint loss. The hinge holds tight.]