LACQUERED BOX
Between threshold and secrecy, the decisive moment unfolds: Bluebeard , an imposing and restless figure, offers the forbidden key as the young bride approaches the forbidden door. This little box contains the dark heart of the tale: the subtle line between trust and suspicion, between obedience and the desire to know.
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
| ARTIST |
Mikheev
|
DIMENSIONS
|
8 x 10.5 x 3.5 cm |
| MATERIAL |
papier-mâché
|
| TECHNIQUE |
manual finishing,
lacquering |
| CONDITION |
EXCELLENT |
Features: artisanal manufacturing - narrative art
Ideal for: Store jewelry and small precious objects as an artistic jewelry box, trinket box, or decorative keepsake holder; an artistic gift idea or fairytale present for special occasions; a handcrafted gift for lovers of unique objects; enhance a space as a furnishing accessory or decorative ornament; be displayed as a decorative ornament or display object; enhance an art collection.
Shipping: International, with careful packaging and tracking code.
THE FAIRY TALE
Bluebeard was an extremely wealthy man, owner of castles and treasures, but feared for his unusual beard color and the mysterious disappearances of his previous wives. Despite the rumors, a young woman agrees to marry him, attracted by his fortune and his promises. Before leaving on a journey, Bluebeard gives her all the keys to the castle, granting her free access to every room except one, which was opened with a special golden key . The prohibition, however, sparks curiosity. Left alone, the young woman opens the forbidden door and discovers horror: the lifeless bodies of her previous wives. Shocked, she drops the key , which is stained with indelible blood. Upon returning, Bluebeard realizes her betrayal and decides to punish her. The young woman asks for time to pray and, while waiting in anguish, instinctively manages to run to her brothers for help. They arrive just in time to save her, killing Bluebeard and putting an end to his cruelty. The bride inherits the riches and rebuilds her life, freed from terror, together with her family.
" Bluebeard teaches that power founded on secrecy and fear is destined to collapse. Curiosity leads to the truth, even when it is painful. But it is instinct, the ability to recognize danger and ask for help, that transforms fragility into salvation. Light enters when one has the courage not to remain alone in the shadows."
