Vintage Kholui Russian Lacquer box in Rare and 50 similar items

Rare Kholui Russian Lacquer "box" 2 piece set Purchased in Kiev, Ukraine in 1996 In Great Vintage Condition! 3 1/2" tall with top on. Hand painted and signed by artist and the school. All pieces are in perfect condition. The village of Kholui, meanwhile, began painting lacquer miniatures in the 1930's, later than Palekh and much later than Fedoskino, where this art began in the 18th century. Perhaps because of the late start, Kholui artists are less bound to tradition or one particular style than the other villages, and seem to take a bolder approach to their works. Backgrounds for Kholui works are occasionally one solid color (like Palekh), but more often than not the artist fills this area with swirls of tone and shade. Partly for this reason, Kholui works appear brighter than Palekh boxes and seem to fill up more of the available space.