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Russian Metal Tole Bowl with Traditional Lacquerware-Style Painting
Russian Metal Tole Bowl with Traditional Lacquerware-Style Painting
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• Base Material: Metal (tin, steel, or similar)
• Finish: Black lacquer paint over metal with hand-painted floral designs
• Design: Traditional Russian folk art motifs - pink roses, white daisies, yellow flowers, blue forget-me-nots with green foliage
• Interior: Reddish-orange-pink lacquer finish
• Markings: Paper label “Жосто 4-50” on base
• Border: Gold decorative pattern around rim and base
Metal tole (painted metalware) was also a significant Russian craft tradition, often paralleling the more famous papier-mâché lacquerware in design but offering greater durability.
