Whimsical pair of alley cat novelty earrings.  Each cat holds a grey mouse by the tail!

Russian lacquer ware dates back to Peter the Great and the early 1700s.  The painting in traditional styles on an extremely durable paper-mache or wood base, then applying multiple layers of lacquer to give each piece that special sheen.

Over the centuries Russian artisans have perfected a variety of genres for which they've become world renowned.