Antique Imperial Russian lacquer box with peasant dance scene was executed on the famous Lukutin manufacture in the middle-sec.half of 19th century.

Literature:(in Russian) about history of Russian laquer miniature manufactures see under link:

http://www.liveinternet.ru/users/alliksana/post121443380/

Inscription: on the reverse of the cover -  remainder of  stamp of Lukutin manufacture.

Technique: lacque, oil on papier-mashe ( a construction material that consists of pieces of paper, sometimes reinforced with textiles, stuck together using a wet paste (e.g., glue, starch, or wallpaper adhesive). The crafted object becomes solid when the paste dries).

Measurements: box 10" x 7 1/2" x 2 2/3 " x "(17,5 x 11 x 9 cm ).

Condition: in good condition,