This Russian lacquer box featuring a scene from the folk tale "The Silver Hoof" (Serebryanoye Kopyttse). This story is based on the folklore of the Ural Region of Siberia. Artistic Style: These boxes are traditionally hand-painted in various regional styles, such as Palekh, Kholui, or Mstera, using tempera paints on papier-mâché. The Story: "The Silver Hoof" follows a magical deer-like creature that produces precious stones whenever it strikes the ground with its silver hoof. The scene on this box typically shows the elderly hunter Kokovanya, the young girl Daryonka, and their cat Muryonka observing the magical animal.