This box showing a lady near the sea with a red carnation in her hair is as beautiful now as it was back in the year 2000, when we first brought it to you. (It was sold then, but came back to us as part of a partial liquidation from a top collector). The box is beautifully detailed in realistic fashion. Her mood is somewhat pensive and one can really share in this quiet moment of her life, as well as in the life of the artist's. There a several simple line ornaments on the lid and on the side. The box is made out of high quality papier mache and has a traditional red interior. It lied flat on the surface without legs. Signed with the name of the artist, village and 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
9.5	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.)