A family of five, and two large swans are shown in this nice little box, painted by the artist Belov. (We wish we knew more about the fairy tale it probably depicts, but unfortunately we don't.) The colors are vivid, and the scene is quaint. The box has two gold filigree ornaments, one framing the composition and the other winding around the sides. The well made box has a hinge and is 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
9.0	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.)