Ivan Tsarevich flies over the cursed whale on the back of the humpbacked pony. A glowing feather from the enchanted firebird lights their way as they soar through the night. (To read the whole fairy tale, click here.)Delicate metallic accents wink throughout the scene. This box is made of high quality papier mache and is signed on the base with the artist's name (Mikhail Nebogatov), village, date of completion, and the phrase, "Made in Russia." There is no hinge, and the interior is red lacquer. It rests on three round feet. --BOX1488

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

(Each category rated 1-10. For low scores, look for explanation in the description of box. In general, any total rating over 40 is excellent. For more information on rating system, click here.)