Vintage 1989 Russian Porcelain Lacquer Box Tale of Tsar Saltan Palekh USSR For Sale

This is a vintage 1989 Russian porcelain box, hand-painted in the lacquer-miniature tradition with scenes from Alexander Pushkin’s “The Tale of Tsar Saltan.” The domed lid depicts a fairy-tale walled city amid golden autumn trees, while the body wraps a vivid procession of courtiers, guards, and royalty in period dress, all rendered against a glossy black ground with gilt trim.

The underside carries the full inscription, in Russian and English: numbered 6781A, created by Palekh artist Vladimir Vlezko for the first collection of porcelain boxes of its kind ever produced in the USSR, limited to 150 days of firing. Marked “Made in USSR,” dated ©1989, with the maker’s logo.

Measures approximately 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 inches. Excellent vintage condition. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.

Due to the rarity and fragility of this piece, no returns will be accepted. We have no control over how a piece is packaged for return shipping, and we’re not willing to take on that risk of damage. Every item undergoes a pre-shipping inspection that is video and photo documented, creating a clear record of its exact condition and packaging as it leaves our studio — so there’s never any question about how a piece was packed or its state prior to shipping. Carefully wrapped and double-boxed for safe transit. Best Offer welcome. All photos and video, showing the object from every angle, are part of the description — please review before purchasing.