The reunion of Tsar Saltan with his wife and son leaps from the black lacquer background in bold colors and golden accents. (To read the whole fairy tale, click here.)This well made box is signed on the lid with the title, artist's name (V. Belov), and village. There is a hinge at the top, and the interior is red lacquer. A vibrant scene.--BOX1427

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
9.0	9.5	9.5	10.0	10.0	48	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.)