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By Smirnov, 1995 The Russian Shop / Maison Russe 800-778-9404
Sadko, a poor musician whose talents go unappreciated, strikes a Faustian bargain with Tsar Morskoi, King of the Sea. Sadko becomes rich, but rues his neglect of The Ocean Tsar. Happily, in the end, Sadko returns to the banks of Lake Ilmen with his lost time restored. (From the Russian bylina (epic tale) Sadko. Egg tempera, lacquer, gold. Intricate free-hand border on papier-mache. 2 1/2" x 2" x 1 1/4". Back to Lacquer Box Index Fine Lacquer Boxes |
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