Russian Nesting Dolls

NEW Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 15 Pcs 10.5 1998 Signed Artist MZ

NEW Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 15 Pcs 10.5 1998 Signed Artist MZ
NEW Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 15 Pcs 10.5 1998 Signed Artist MZ
NEW Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 15 Pcs 10.5 1998 Signed Artist MZ
NEW Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 15 Pcs 10.5 1998 Signed Artist MZ
NEW Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 15 Pcs 10.5 1998 Signed Artist MZ
NEW Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 15 Pcs 10.5 1998 Signed Artist MZ
NEW Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 15 Pcs 10.5 1998 Signed Artist MZ
NEW Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 15 Pcs 10.5 1998 Signed Artist MZ
NEW Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 15 Pcs 10.5 1998 Signed Artist MZ

NEW Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 15 Pcs 10.5 1998 Signed Artist MZ   NEW Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 15 Pcs 10.5 1998 Signed Artist MZ

The doll is in Pristine Condition with no cracks or blemish's. The size of the first doll - 10.5. Size of the Matryoshka last doll ranges from 0.2-0.4 cm. Nesting dolls are all made by hand and painted with tempera.

Production of nesting dolls can take up to three weeks. Matrëka , also known as a Russian nesting doll , or Russian doll. Refers to a set of wooden dolls.

Of decreasing size placed one inside another. The name "matryoshka" , literally "little matron", is a diminutive. Form of Russian female first name "Matryona" or "Matriosha". The first Russian nested doll set was made in 1890 by Vasily Zvyozdochkin.

From a design by Sergey Malyutin. Who was a folk crafts painter at Abramtsevo. Traditionally the outer layer is a woman, dressed in a sarafan.

A long and shapeless traditional Russian peasant jumper dress. The figures inside may be of either gender; the smallest, innermost doll is typically a baby turned from a single piece of wood. Much of the artistry is in the painting of each doll, which can be very elaborate. The dolls often follow a theme; the themes may vary, from fairy tale. The matryoshka dolls are often referred to as "babushka dolls", "babushka" meaning "grandmother" or "elderly woman". The item "NEW Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 15 Pcs 10.5 1998 Signed Artist MZ" is in sale since Saturday, June 11, 2016. This item is in the category "Dolls & Bears\Dolls\By Type\Nesting".

The seller is "legolloyd" and is located in Westlake Village, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • Brand: Unbranded
  • Doll Size: 10.5"
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
  • Number of Pieces: 15


NEW Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 15 Pcs 10.5 1998 Signed Artist MZ   NEW Matryoshka Russian Nesting Doll Set 15 Pcs 10.5 1998 Signed Artist MZ