Hand-painted Russian lacquer box from the Palekh school, featuring a traditional fairy tale scene with a horseman and two figures in a stylised folkloric composition. The scene is executed in classic Palekh style, with fine gold detailing and vivid colours on a black lacquer background. The box is signed: • left: “с. Палех” (Palekh village) • centre: “Сказка” (Fairy Tale) • right: initials “К.Т.” (artist) Interior finished in characteristic red lacquer. ⸻ Specs • Type: Russian lacquer box • School: Palekh • Material: papier-mâché, lacquer, tempera • Period: USSR, ca. 1970–1985 Dimensions • Length: approx. 10 cm • Width: approx. 10 cm • Height: approx. 3 cm Weight • 106 grams ⸻ Condition • Good condition overall • Visible surface scratches on the lid • Light wear on backside • Interior clean • No cracks or structural damage • Hinge functions properly