Brass Russian Sleigh Bell
This item is a brass Russian sleigh bell hand-painted in tempera by artist A. Lebedeva. It is painted with wonderful scenes of adorable Cairn Terriers. Ms. Lebedeva loves dogs and excels at capturing their personalities in miniature!
After being painted in multi-layered techniques, the bell is lacquered three times to preserve and protect the painting. The bell is in perfect condition, and is a genuine Russian sleigh bell made in the tradition of 'The Bells of Valdai,' which have been manufactured in Russia since 1478. The tassel completes the look to make it a wonderful piece to display year round, and the bell may be useful as a dinner bell or other such use!
The sound of this bell is absolutely wonderful. Because it is a true sleigh bell, it has a very clear, beautiful tone.
These bells have been immortalized in a Russian folk song, 'There speeds the daring troika along the highway, and the little bell, gift of Valdai, jingles longingly under the harness bow.' The bell ships in a velveteen bag with a card telling the legend of the Bells of Valdai and the words of this folk song.
Ms. Lebedeva's trademark is her ability to capture the eyes and expressions of animals. Her favorite subjects are dogs and horses, and she has painted both extensively. She is a graduate of the prestigious Repin Academy of Art in St. Petersburg, and she has been creating works in miniature for 15 years. She loves for her art work to bring joy to people.
The bell measures 2 inches tall and 6 inches in diameter (at the bottom). It ships with biographical information about the artist and the card telling the history of Russian bells. They are fabulous gifts for any occasion!