Churches of Old Russia. The churches that are depicted here are Church of the Dormition Trinity Church, Dukhovskaya Church, and the Chapel of Piatnitsky Kolodets. Pyrographic artwork with gold leaf enhancements. Entirely hand made in Sergiev Posad in 2007. 5 nest, 7" to 1 3/4".

Pyrography, also known as pokerwork or wood burning, is the artistic technique of decorating wood with a heated tool. Pyrography means "writing with fire". Beautiful and subtle effects are achieved in sepia or dark strokes and makes a bold and dramatic design on the wood.