Jeweled Malachite Book Box

Description:

Jeweled Malachite Book Box, Russia, late 20th century, rectangular form with hinged lid and applied butterfly centering oval medallions, lg. 14, wd. 9, ht. 1 3/4 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Seams with areas of re-glue.


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