This hand-painted Russian lacquer box depicts a tranquil winter village landscape, titled “Derevnya” (Village). The box is made of traditional papier-mâché, finished with multiple layers of black lacquer and painted by hand. The atmospheric winter scene, with wooden houses and snow-covered trees, is characteristic of Fedoskino-style lacquer painting, known for its realistic landscapes and depth. The front is inscribed in Cyrillic with the title “Derevnya” on the left. The lower right bears a painted signature reading “Mikhal”, likely the artist’s first name, which is common for atelier-made Russian lacquer boxes intended for export. The interior is finished in classic red lacquer. A well-preserved and decorative example of late 20th-century Russian folk art. Origin: Russia Technique: Hand-painted lacquer Material: Papier-mâché Style: Fedoskino style Theme: Winter village landscape Title: “Derevnya” (Village) Period: Late 20th century (circa 1970–1990) Signature: Signed lower right “Mikhal” (first name) Condition: Good condition, light signs of age consistent with use