A shower of leaves gleam with golden accents as they swirl past a basket brimming with wild mushrooms. This mushroom shaped box sprouts from a glistening leaf. Realistically painted birds chatter along its stem and cap, sharing the space with a squirrel. A tiny, dimensional ladybug makes its way along the leaf, wanting to join in. This box is made of high quality papier mache and is signed beneath the squirrel with the title and artist's name (V. Demidov). There is no hinge, and the interior is red lacquer. It rests on three round legs.--BOX1305

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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