19th Century Russian Troika Trinket Box trophy to put dried flowers in Made from brass

Made from brass

A lovely light-weight trug made from reclaimed metal

A little wear and tear in parts but overall in gorgeous condition

45cm long (66cm With the rope ) x 40cm Wide

with wonderful ethnic and rustic charm

19th Century Russian Troika Trinket Box trophy to put dried flowers in Made from brassThis is a beautiful 19th century "Troika" papier mache trinket box. Troika trinket boxes have deep roots in Slavic folklore, featuring hand painted scenes of a traditional Russian carriage being pulled at speed by three horses. The creation of these miniature lacquer boxes gained global recognition after the Russian Revolution. Artists would often spend weeks on a single piece, layering them with multiple coats of clear lacquer to create a luminous,