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Item #0000101563
The Magical Squirrel (c.2009)from Palekh-style by K. S.Dimensions: 2.38" x 1.50" x 1.00"(6.03 x 3.81 x 2.54 cm) Gallery Price: $ 36.00 Internet Price: $ 33.00 None currently available |
The resourceful little squirrel counts the golden nuts and tosses them into a couple bags below. A member of the kingdom looks on. The box cheerfully brings to life one of the most favorite of all Russian fairy tales, "Tale of Tsar Saltan". It is nicely painted for the price and has an ornament at the side. The base color is black and the interior is red. There is a hinge at the left. Signed with the initials of the artist, village and initials.
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 |
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9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 10.0 | 9.5 | 48 | N/A |
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