Staryij Prud literally means "Old Pond" and for the box it could either be a general description of the scene, or an exact place somewhere in Russia (there are a number of place names like this). In any case, the scene is quite pretty and very tranquil. The crushed mother of pearl paint in both the sky and water give them a nice soft glow. There is a gold border along the top, and a couple along the sides. The box is made out of papier mache, has a red interior, and does not have a hinge. Signed with the name of the arist, and title.

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	9.0	10.0	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.)