Microminiature Art

Aldunin takes his inspiration from a famous Russian tale about Levsha — the name means

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Aldunin takes his inspiration from a famous Russian tale about Levsha — the name means "left-handed man" — a Tula craftsman so skilled he is able to put horseshoes on a flea. Aldunin's version features not only the shoes — all of them held in place by three nails — but a saddle and stirrups as well.

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