Casket "plot", white, 25 × 16 cm, lacquer miniature

Lacquer miniature is one of the oldest decorative arts that came to Russia and Europe from the east.

The secret of technology is that the varnish adds brightness colors, and gives the image integrity. The classic color for painting the base is black, other colors are also used that harmonize with the image. In lacquer miniature, all known genres of fine art are found: portrait, still life, landscape, animal, historical and household plots.

The Russian lacquer miniature is distinguished by the originality and variety of types of painting, so it still does not lose artistic value.