Ivan and the Magic Horse Lacquer Brooch

Конёк-Горбунок. The Little Humpbacked Horse, aka The Magic Pony. Egg tempera on a black background papier-mache brooch. Mid-1970's formal Mstera painting on papier-mache. Depicted is the scene where the peasant's son Ivanushka (the Fool) succeeds in capturing the magnificent flying mare with the golden mane that has been trampling the night wheat. As a result, the mare promises him a magical horse, which becomes his best friend and faithful defender. Attached with classic safety pin embedded into the back. 2⅜" x 1⅝". 1 only, as shown. Gift boxed.