Lion Family * Phoenix

Description:

A lion and his mate rest undisturbed, their fur gently caressed by a light breeze. Their beaming eyes are the eyes of hunters.

The "Lion Family" is so realistic! The Fedoskino artist has faithfully reproduced the technique of the 16th-17th century. The result is a true work of art. Note the expression on the lion's face, his flowing mane and the details on the ears and whiskers.

The technique of lacquer art in fact originated in China and Japan! Thanks to the many voyages of discovery that were undertaken, Chinese and Oriental lacquer arts were introduced to Europe in the 16th century. Already in the 18th century, beautifully lacquered snuffboxes were manufactured in France, England and Germany. One of the biggest producers at that time was Johann Stobwasser's factory in Braunschweig, Germany. Click here and learn more about the history of Russian Lacquer Art!