A woman gazes pleasantly at the viewer from beneath a cascade of soft brown curls. Her large brown eyes and faint smile create a flattering and sentimental portrait. She holds herself with an elegant posture, creating a regal appearance despite her simple clothing. A ring of tiny silver spangles, painstakingly placed, frame the portrait. This box is made of high quality papier mache and is signed on the lid with the artist's name (Roman Chibisov), village, and date of completion. There is a hinge on the left, and the interior is red lacquer.--BOX1276

Lacquerbox Condition Ratings

Surface Condition (exterior)	Surface Condition (interior/bottom)	Box Materials and Soundness	Hinge and Lid Placement	Signature	Total Rating	Mother-of-pearl Condition
9.5	9.5	10.0	10.0	10.0	49	N/A

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