This auction is for a hand-painted Russian Lacquer Tea Caddy. Lacquer boxes are an old Russian craft. Each one is hand-made out of paper mache, then hand-painted. Each box can take several months to make. This box features a hand-painted scene of two men drinking tea, as well as an ornate pattern on the top and sides. The box is in excellent shape, and measures approximately 3" X 2 1/4" X 3". Box comes in its original packaging and dates from the 1970s.