A handsome youth stands on the banks of a river with a trained falcon perched on his arm. The soft golden tones of the background call to mind the first light of a summer morning. The scene is painted in a traditional style, with rich jewel tones and shimmering metallic paints. The body of the box is painted with elegant swirls of black and brown, adorned with a simple golden border. This box is made of high quality papier mache and is signed discreetly on the lid with the artist's name (Ivanov) and village. There is a hinge on the left, and the interior is red lacquer. The base of this piece is flush.--BOX1282

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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