Hand-painted Russian lacquer box from the Palekh school, depicting a scene from the famous Russian fairy tale “Morozko” (Father Frost). The composition shows Morozko (Father Frost) with his staff in a winter forest, together with the young heroine of the tale. The presence of forest animals and gifts is characteristic for this narrative scene, symbolising reward, purity and justice — a classic moral theme within Russian folklore. The box is executed in traditional Palekh technique: tempera painting on papier-mâché with fine gold detailing on a deep black lacquer ground. The interior is finished in red lacquer. The base is signed and titled in Cyrillic, including: • the fairy tale title: «Морозко» • artist signatures: Lavrentyev (Лаврентьев) and Kravtsov (Кравцов) Multiple signatures are typical for Palekh works, often indicating the principal artist and an assisting painter. Details • Origin: Russia (Palekh) • Period: late 20th century (circa 1970–1990) • Technique: hand-painted lacquer, gold detailing • Material: papier-mâché • Condition: very good vintage condition, minor signs of age consistent with careful use • Hinges intact, lid closes properly This is not a decorative winter landscape, but a clearly identifiable narrative Palekh fairy-tale scene, making it especially attractive to collectors of Russian lacquer art and folklore. Very good condition. No cracks or repairs. Minor surface wear consistent with age.