Lacquer art you can wear! This Mstera-style brooch is modeled after that village's lovely floral studies. A red, yellow and blue rose and some daisies are drawn against a purplish-blue background. The image is surrounded by a red border, and the entire work is highlighted with gold paint before being covered with clear lacquer. It closes with a metal clasp. This barrette would be a distinctive accent to your wardrobe, or a nice gift for someone you know. (Note that the white spots you see here are just the reflections of our lights on the curved surface of the barrette.)

We have several of these barrettes, each with the same scene and each is of similar quality. These are sure to be popular sellers, so you might not want to wait too long for these unusual accessories! This barrette is signed on the lid with artist's name (Kotkov), and village.--BOX1457

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	9.5	10.0	10.0	48.5	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.)