Bidspirit auction | RUSSIAN FOLK LAQUERED PAPIER MACHE

RUSSIAN FOLK LAQUERED PAPIER MACHE ICON EGG CASKET - A large Russian Orthodox lacquered papier mache Easter egg casket. The exterior of the ware is adorned with a hand painted icon image of Mother of God and Child Jesus. Inscribed with a gilded abbreviation, Christ is Risen, on the back. A red interior. Marked, Fedoskino. Fedoskino miniature is a folk craft, a type of Russian lacquer miniature painting with oil paints on papier mache, which developed at the end of the 18th century in the village of Fedoskino near Moscow. Russian Religious Items, Folk Art And Handcrafts, and Collectibles. Dimensions H 5 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.