Russian "Ilya Muromets" Papier Mache Lacquered Box
DESCRIPTION: Russian "Ilya Muromets" papier mache lacquered box with hand painted decoration in the cover depicting a brave warrior fighting against a numerous group of enemies. Based on Russian epic folklore, this scene represents Ilya Muromets, a major figure in byliny, a type of Russian epic folklore collected in the 18th and 19th centuries. This box is signed and titled.
CIRCA: 20th Century
ORIGIN: Russia
DIMENSIONS: H: 1 1/2" W: 4 5/8" D: 3 1/2"
CONDITION: Good Condition
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DESCRIPTION: Russian "Ilya Muromets" papier mache lacquered box with hand painted decoration in the cover depicting a brave warrior fighting against a numerous group of enemies. Based on Russian epic folklore, this scene represents Ilya Muromets, a major figure in byliny, a type of Russian epic folklore collected in the 18th and 19th centuries. This box is signed and titled.
CIRCA: 20th Century
ORIGIN: Russia
DIMENSIONS: H: 1 1/2" W: 4 5/8" D: 3 1/2"
CONDITION: Good Condition
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