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A more richly detailed take on the Firebird tale than you'll usually see. Ivan kneels in a bed of branching bushes, reaching toward the Firebird as it lifts away — and the feather already in his hand is painted to mirror the bird's own plumage in exact detail. His features read more masculine here, and the background is alive with fine swirls and dots against the deep red, with what looks like a garden pillar worked into the scene. Black lacquered exterior with fine gold border detail, deep red lacquer interior. A genuine hand-painted export piece with no structural issues, hinge intact and functioning well. A wonderfully detailed piece of Russian folk art. Retail asking price comps: $65–$85