Painted by Palekh artist M. Populova, this box shows Old Man Winter (Morozko) showing kindness to the young woman who was banished into the cold forest by her evil stepmother. Here Morozko gives her a very warm coat to keep her warm. Other gifts will follow. The box makes a very good impression and one look at it its workmanship and intricacy, including the facial details, tells you that this is a high quality work from this village. A modest border has been drawn around the composition, and a more elaborate one, which incorporates a snowflake design, adorns the sides. The box is made out of high quality papier mache and has a red interior. It does not have a hinge, and stands on three round legs. It is signed at the bottom 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.)