Kholui school - Box - Papier-mache - Bogatyr Ruslan
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A Russian lacquer box hand-painted in papier-mâché, dated 1989 in the late Soviet/early post-Soviet period, in the tradition of Kholui/Mstera and depicting Bogatyr Ruslan on horseback.
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Beautiful and impressive Russian lacquer box, hand painted in traditional style with a vivid scene from Russian folklore.
The composition depicts the legendary Bogatyr Ruslan, the heroic knight known from the epic tale Ruslan and Lyudmila. Ruslan is shown on horseback with spear, riding past the mysterious giant bearded head – one of the most iconic scenes from the story. The lower inscription appears to read “Bog. Ruslan” (Bogatyr Ruslan), reinforcing the attribution.
The box is richly decorated with fine ornamental borders and vibrant colours against a deep black lacquer ground. Interior finished in traditional red lacquer.
Likely produced in the late Soviet / early post-Soviet period (circa 1980s–1990s), in the tradition of Russian lacquer schools such as Palekh, Mstera or Kholui. Exact workshop attribution uncertain, though stylistically closest to the Mstera / Kholui decorative tradition.
A highly decorative and collectible example of Russian lacquer art.
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Condition
Good vintage condition with age-related wear.
* Craquelure / lacquer crackling visible to surface
* Some edge chips / small losses
* Light scratches and handling wear
* Interior in good condition
* Hinges functioning properly
Please inspect photos carefully.
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Dimensions
* Length: approx. 16 cm
* Width: approx. 10 cm
* Height: approx. 4.5 cm
* Weight: approx. 241 g
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Material
Hand-painted lacquered papier-mâché / compressed fibre composition, traditional for Russian lacquer boxes.
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Dating
1989
Beautiful and impressive Russian lacquer box, hand painted in traditional style with a vivid scene from Russian folklore.
The composition depicts the legendary Bogatyr Ruslan, the heroic knight known from the epic tale Ruslan and Lyudmila. Ruslan is shown on horseback with spear, riding past the mysterious giant bearded head – one of the most iconic scenes from the story. The lower inscription appears to read “Bog. Ruslan” (Bogatyr Ruslan), reinforcing the attribution.
The box is richly decorated with fine ornamental borders and vibrant colours against a deep black lacquer ground. Interior finished in traditional red lacquer.
Likely produced in the late Soviet / early post-Soviet period (circa 1980s–1990s), in the tradition of Russian lacquer schools such as Palekh, Mstera or Kholui. Exact workshop attribution uncertain, though stylistically closest to the Mstera / Kholui decorative tradition.
A highly decorative and collectible example of Russian lacquer art.
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Condition
Good vintage condition with age-related wear.
* Craquelure / lacquer crackling visible to surface
* Some edge chips / small losses
* Light scratches and handling wear
* Interior in good condition
* Hinges functioning properly
Please inspect photos carefully.
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Dimensions
* Length: approx. 16 cm
* Width: approx. 10 cm
* Height: approx. 4.5 cm
* Weight: approx. 241 g
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Material
Hand-painted lacquered papier-mâché / compressed fibre composition, traditional for Russian lacquer boxes.
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Dating
1989
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
241 g
Paper type
Papier-mache
Title additional information
Bogatyr Ruslan
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Russia
Manufacturer/brand
Kholui school
Material
Paper
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
4.5 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980, 1980-1990
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