Show all images on one page	#009526 Title: Winter (dual-sided purse-shaped box) Artist: Parmeonov Alexander Size: 18.5x3.5x11.5 Size (inches): 7.25x1.25x4.5 Price : $495 SOLD!

These two beautiful winter landscapes has been painted by Parmenov from the village of Fedoskino.They are painted on both sides of this purse-shaped box. The compositions shows the riverbank covered with deep snowdrifts and the river that reflects the bright sun rays.
Both scenes are painted in white, grey and blue tones that fit excellently for reproduction of a winter landscape. Mother-of-pearl is used to create the sun reflection in the skies. Mother-of-pearl is used on the scenes on both of the sides.
The scenes on both of the sides are framed with thin gold lines.
The box is constructed from paper-mache. Black lacquer is used to paint the exterior of the box while red lacquer completes the interior of the work. The lid is hinged from the bottom of the compositions, and the box rests flat. The work is signed with the artist's name.