Authentic hand-painted Russian lacquer box from the Palekh school, depicting a scene from the famous Russian fairy tale “Ruslan and Lyudmila” by Alexander Pushkin. The composition shows a richly detailed scene with a noble figure in a boat and a female character near a traditional wooden house, executed in the refined Palekh style with vibrant colors and delicate gold ornamentation. The box is signed: • left: “Палех” (Palekh) • center: “Руслан и Людмила” (Ruslan and Lyudmila) • right: initials “Л.Е.” (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. 11 cm • Width: approx. 8 cm • Height: approx. 3 cm Weight • 91 grams ⸻ Condition • Good condition overall • Light surface scratches on lid and backside • Interior in very clean condition • No cracks or structural damage • Hinge works properly