Large vintage Russian lacquer box in traditional Mstera style, depicting a romantic scene from the famous Russian epic Ruslan and Lyudmila by Alexander Pushkin. The composition shows the legendary knight Ruslan resting beside Lyudmila in an idyllic dreamlike landscape, surrounded by richly stylised trees, mythical horses and decorative floral motifs. The scene is framed by elegant gold ornamentation on a deep black lacquer ground — a classic feature of Russian lacquer artistry from the Soviet era. The box bears the inscription “Мстера” (Mstera), referring to one of Russia’s most renowned lacquer miniature schools, famous for its softer palette and fairy-tale compositions. A highly decorative collector’s object with strong visual presence due to its unusually large format. ⸻ Details * Origin: USSR / Soviet Union * School: Mstera * Theme: Ruslan and Lyudmila * Period: circa 1970s–1980s * Material: lacquered papier-mâché / wood composite * Technique: hand-painted style lacquer miniature * Dimensions: approx. 24 × 11 cm * Height: approx. 4.5 cm * Weight: approx. 354 g * Interior: black lacquered interior * Shape: rectangular casket / trinket box ⸻ Condition Good vintage condition overall. Please note: * Small lacquer losses/chips visible on two corners * Light surface scratches and age-related wear * No major cracks or structural damage * Hinges function properly * Colors remain vivid and attractive Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.