In this long horizontal box by T. Pimenova, Danilo works to create the perfect flower sculpture out of stone. Meanwhile, Katya, the love of h is life, sits in her house wondering when, if ever, he will come back home. To read the whole story, click here.

The scene is nicely dynamic with Danilo ready to strike the stone with his chisel. There is a good amount of detail and a variety of colors. There are gold ornaments along the top and the sides. The box is made out of papier mache and has a hinge. The interior is red. Signed with the name of the artist, title and village.

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.)