Hand-painted Russian lacquer box from the Palekh school, depicting “Snegurochka” (The Snow Maiden), a well-known character from Russian folklore. The composition shows the Snow Maiden standing in a winter landscape, surrounded by stylised trees and small animals, executed in refined Palekh style with delicate gold ornamentation and vibrant colours. The box is signed: • left: “Палех” (Palekh) • centre: “Снегурочка” (Snegurochka / Snow Maiden) • right: artist’s initials Interior finished in traditional red lacquer. ⸻ Specs • Type: Russian lacquer box • School: Palekh • Material: papier-mâché, lacquer, tempera • Period: USSR, ca. 1970–1985 Dimensions • Length: approx. 7 cm • Width: approx. 5 cm • Height: approx. 3 cm Weight • 26 grams ⸻ Condition • Good condition • Light surface wear visible • No cracks or structural damage • Interior clean • Hinge functional