The girl Tanyushka opens the Malachite Box and takes out a green necklace. The box is magical and a golden light emanates from within. Tanushka is dressed in traditional Russian dress with a gold kokoshnik, adorned with jewels, on her head. The blackness of the background accentuates all the colors in the piece, and the girl has a very sweet face. There is a gold ornament that frames the miniature drawing. The interior is flat, and the box sits flat without legs. The name of the artist is written on the bottom of the drawing, along with year.

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	9.0	10.0	10.0	9.0	47	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.)