A wizened sprite tramps past waist high weeds in search of berries to add to a basket groaning with a summer bounty of raspberries. The warm, earthy tones of the scene perfectly evoke a hot summer afternoon, while well placed metallic accents add just the right amount of fairy sparkle. This box is made of high quality papier mache and is singed on its flush base with the title, artist's name (O. Kuznetsova), and village, There is a hinge on the left, and the interior is red lacquer.--BOX1380

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

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