Thanks Komokwa, that serves to confirm it's origin! I put 'palekh' through a Russian translator and that does look to be it.
Thank you AJ; I have seen a couple of other boxes with a man carrying a woman on a flying horse. Thanks for the lead!
I am hoping someone may be able to help identify the artist and locale/school of art where and when this box may have been created. According to...
The shape of the large stones might be more illuminating. All I can think of is 'shield' maybe? It is unusual. I am new to researching costume...
Welcome KMick! You just might find yourself enjoying this a bit!
I like these too, it is a striking set and I bet there is a matching necklace somewhere. I noticed those prongs also (good eyes Marjie Forjan)....
Welcome Home Heironymous! I had to copy and paste your name to make sure I got the spelling correct :O)
This is so interesting! Here is an article referencing autographed handkerchiefs (so it seems like it was a thing at one time):...
Google 'barbour repousse vase'...this finds lots of similar looking pieces.
Let me be the first to welcome you (I never get to do this)! You will find many friends here. And we will love to hear and learn about Soviet...
Wow, that is one beautiful vase!!!
I think it is more likely a toothpick holder?
I would have found those hard to pass up too. And I know better now for sure!
Thanks OBB and Hollyblue. I did read that ivory Q and A. I obviously don't have any supporting documentation and so wouldn't be able to sell it...
Darn...
Ohmygosh...that is very similar in design! Thanks Komo, you have found me a lead!!
Thanks so much AJ! Especially about how to reference them in a sales listing!! I would never have known that...I have seen listings on ebay with...
Thanks GG and Komo, I thought so too! Now, if it's mammoth ivory, it is sellable I believe; if elephant it's definitely not.
Thanks GG, that was on my short list also.
I picked up this bracelet before realizing it is/might be ivory (it is, right???); I was pretty sure it wasn't plastic but it had some discolored...
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