19th Century Imperial Russia Papier Mache Tea Caddy Box “Troika“ Lid Lacquer Painting, Bl. Vishnikov

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Antique Imperial Russia hand painted and lacquered Papier Mache Tea Caddy/Box dating to late 19th century. The caddy is rectangular, … more Antique Imperial Russia hand painted and lacquered Papier Mache Tea Caddy/Box dating to late 19th century. The caddy is rectangular, its lid has an intricately painted image of a "troika," horses puling a sled with a young horsemen and his family galloping through a snowy winter scene. The interior of the lid has a red lacquered maker’s mark written in Cyrillic - B.L. Vishnikov and also six honorary medals. The caddy's black lacquer interior has two compartments covered with lids. One is 2 ¾” wide for green tea and another is 3 ¾” wide for black tea. Overall is in very good condition. Measures 7 ½” L x 4 7/8”D x 4 5/8”H. less