Featured Help me describe this vintage (?) Santa rattle a little better?

Hi all! Apologies, I wasn't sure which forum to post this one in-it's lacquered wood but not antique. I'm hoping to you help be describe this little rattle better and give me and indication if it is modern or vintage. I am guessing it is hand-painted and Russian; that's all I got! What is "Rempoba" or "Nempoba" signed on the base? Any other information you can provide me with? I can't find anything exactly like it. It is 4"H x 2.25"W. Thank you!

 

I thought so! But it seems to be shut or glued tight and it rattles (like not the rattling of other dolls on the inside but lots of bits)Perhaps it was once a nesting doll that was turned into a rattle.

 

Well, turns out I'm stronger than I thought! I gave it an almighty turn and look what came flying out!! Thank you, I never would have thought to try again

 

Absolutely it was!!

 

I have NO idea

 

Russian Christmas nesting doll set ! That is super cute !

 

Ha, thank you! Modern would you say?

 

I can't believe that so many dolls inside would have any room to rattle. Have you managed to put them all back in yet?

 

Here is a similar one I found with a Google search.

https://www.perigold.com/G-Debrekht...1i0JQwyipanbOd7lQ2Pbpnx6jVZ_1mGhoCze0QAvD_BwE

 

I did! They all stand upright beside eachother, who knew

 

Thanks for the link!

 

That gold pot, with the little blue and white cup on top that Santa is holding is a samovar.
I wonder, is leaving hot tea for Santa the Russian equivalent of milk and cookies?

 

Maybe? He looks very grateful for it, that's for sure!

 

That is so cute!

Judging from his red nose and cheeks, the little pot contains something other than tea.

 

I agree that is adorable.

 

The letters on the bottom translate to Petrova, I think. Maybe the surname of the person who painted it? I agree, very cute!