The Nutcracker Russian Ballet Collectible Music Box by Ardleigh Elliott

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Product Features

• A stunning Russian art music box that captures the beauty and elegance of two grand traditions - the graceful Russian ballet and the black lacquer artistry of the Russian Palekh Masters, available only from Ardleigh Elliott
• Featuring the artistry of Natalia Zaitseva, one of the modern masters of the Palekh black lacquer art form renowned for detailed miniatures on black lacquer
• Russian ballet collectible is handcrafted of lustrous porcelain in a unique, oblong shape with a total of five individual scenes that bring the story of "The Nutcracker" to life - one for each of the four panels of the base of the box and one for the lid
• Features magical scenes from "The Nutcracker" including the Nutcracker Prince, Clara and the Christmas tree and more
• Palekh music box showcases vivid colors reminscent of this celebrated art form

Product Details

• ASIN: B001SJBZ6K
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #91,736 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Product Description

Exclusive Collectible Nutcracker Music Box Pays Tribute to Russian Masters of Ballet and Art! By Artist Natalia Zaitseva! - Take your front row seat and get ready to be thrilled by the sights and sounds of a beautiful Russian ballet. Introducing an exclusive collectible Nutcracker music box that captures the allure of this graceful dance in the unique black lacquer artistry of the Palekh Masters of Russia. This celebrated tradition is one of the last true Russian folk art forms - and now it can be yours to treasure forever with this stunning Palekh music box available only from Ardleigh Elliott. Designed by artist Natalia Zaitseva, this Russian art music box is a double delight as it pays tribute to one of the most beloved ballets, "The Nutcracker," with a total of five individual scenes that bring the story to vivid life.This breathtaking Russian ballet collectible is handcrafted of lustrous porcelain in a unique oblong shape with lavish colors and rich accents of 24K-gold against a black backdrop framing the rich tones of the artwork like precious jewelry. What's more, this collectible Nutcracker music box plays the beloved melody of Tchaikkovsky's "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" and features magical scenes from the holiday classic. Hurry to own your Russian art music box. Strong demand is expected. Order now!
** Guaranteed Christmas Delivery! Order by December 17th 4:00 PM CST. **

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The detailing & colors are fabulous, November 10, 2009

By	Igor Faleev - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Amazon Verified Purchase

This music box in fairyland of dreams & melody!
The colors & detailing of scene are amazing,exactly as the displaying picture.
The size of box 4.5",2",2.3",Relatively small & still has a room for the ring or
necklace or something memorable & precious.The flaws are tiny scratches on the golden trim and inconvenient wind of music-given 4 stars.I wish this music box would be presented in the gift box,but over all is great Gift!
Thanks!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful but too small, November 19, 2009

By	Alice Johnson (Antioch CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Amazon Verified Purchase

This little music box is beautiful, but nowhere in the description could I find the dimensions, and I'm afraid it's much smaller than I expected from the picture. Also, the music just plays the first few bars of the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy --- over and over. I'm returning the music box and will find something else for my granddaughter.

5.0 out of 5 stars Charming music box, December 10, 2009

By	Elizabeth Kern "Elizabeth" (Atlanta) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

I received my music box in good order. The box is a heavy porcelain and less fragile that I assumed it would be. The paint/lacquer was in good condition and did not appear to be some cheap paint on/scratch off application. The gold leaf accents also seem stable and not inclined to chip or flake. Though not large, the dimensions of the box in real life seemed more than the measurements indicate. The interior bottom is lined with a short napped velvet-like fabric. The key to turn the music box is inside as well. Both were neat, sturdy, and appeared to be well put together. Box plays a few of the recognizable bars of the Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy and was well done. Would have preferred a gift box, but, not a big deal. Literature for the box is in with the packing slip on the shipping container and I almost threw it away without getting it. All in all I am charmed by this lovely little box. It seems to capture something of the magic of Christmas. I am giving two this year to family and would buy again.