An ethereal beauty stares out at the viewer, her eyes sparkling with silent welcome as she plucks a water lily. Her auburn hair trails down her back, the damp tendrils melting into the tangle of lily roots. Is she simply a striking village girl gathering flowers, or a water spirit caught unawares? Perhaps the tiny dragonflies know. The scene is beautifully painted in an eyecatching blend of warm and cool greens, punctuated with bold earth tones. The lily roots trail onto the deep green sides of the box, in a playful nod to the lily pad shape of the box. This box is made of high quality papier mache and is signed on the flush base with the title, artist's name (Z. Narsia), and date of completion There is a hinge at the top, and the interior is deep green lacquer.--BOX1156

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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