Vintage Russian Hand-Painted St. Basil’s Cathedral Wooden Music Box – Moscow Souvenir

This is a hand-painted wooden music box replica of Saint Basil’s Cathedral, the iconic landmark in Moscow’s Red Square. Crafted in Russia, this folk art piece is made from carved and painted wood, with bright colors, gilded accents, and intricate onion domes that capture the essence of Russian Orthodox architecture.

The base of the piece is labeled “Москва” (Moscow) in Cyrillic, confirming its Russian origin as a tourist souvenir or collectible. The music box mechanism is wound from the underside with a traditional key. These wooden cathedral music boxes are popular in Russian folk art and export markets, often given as gifts or sold in souvenir shops.

Features:

• Type: Handcrafted wooden music box

• Design: St. Basil’s Cathedral replica with onion domes

• Materials: Carved wood, hand-painted, lacquered finish

• Function: Wind-up music box (song unknown unless tested)

• Origin: Russia (marked “Moscow” in Cyrillic)

• Era: Mid to late 20th century souvenir piece

• Condition: Displays well; some minor wear, paint imperfections, and small cracks to wood (see base photos)

Perfect for:

• Russian folk art collectors

• Travel and souvenir collectors

• Display in curio cabinets or world culture décor

• Gifts for lovers of architectural miniatures