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This original design was created by top Palekh artists Veronika and RomanChibisov.It shows a scene from “The Mistress of the Copper Mountain”, one of the“Tales of the Malachite Casket”; the Ural Mountain stories writtenby Pavel Bazhov. This story tells about the talented sculptor, Danilo, who became the slave ofthe Mistress of the Copper Mountain. Having seen the magic stone flower, he forgot everythingabout his former life, including his beloved Katyusha. The story ends happily: Katya saved Daniloand they were reunited.
In the foreground the Chibisovs have depicted Danilo presenting a copy of the stone flower tothe Mistress of the Copper Mountain. A little lower the man tells the story of the Copper Mountainto the girl who contemplates the stones of malachite. In the background we can see Danilo andother craftsmen captivated by the Mistress of the Copper Mountain who work in the mine.
The work is painted in the unique Chibisovs\' style.Gold metal leaf as well as color shine throughthe rich and unique ornamentation of the box\'s sides.
Materials: Hinged and footed, papier mache, lacquer, tempura, gold leaf, gold and aluminum paints.Size (inches): 6 x 4.25 x 1.5Condition: Excellent, like new, no wear, from smoke free environment.