A Russian Soviet era varnish hand painted lacquer box by Fedoskino. A cover is adorned with a scene from Sergei Aksakovs fairy tale The Scarlet Flower, 1858, based on Charles Perraults fairy tale Beauty and the Beast. The box is marked Fedoskino and dated 1980. Fedoskino painting is a famous type of Russian folk art based on oil paints and varnishes. Fedoskino decorated boxes often feature vibrant colors, fine detailing, and images from Russian culture. This box has historical and artistic value as an item reflecting the Soviet era and the work of Fedoskino. Russian Folk Art Trinket and Jewelry Boxes and Cases, Table Wares, and Collectibles.