Show all images on one page	#006233 Title: Dashing Merchant was going to a Market Place.... Artist: Dogadina Margarita Size: 16.5x8x3.5 Size (inches): 6.5x3.25x1.25 Price : $465 SOLD!

Talented Mstera artist Margarita Dogadina has created this elaborate representation of Russian song "Dashing Merchant was going to a Market Place....".
The shades of orange and brown are dominate in this traditionally painted Mstera composition. Gold paints are used to detail the costumes of the characters, the architecture and some of the plants.
The composition is framed with a gold line. The edges of the lid are decorated with very intricate and detailed gold floral patterns. The same floral patterns but a little bigger in size can be found wrapping around the box's sides1
The box is constructed from paper-mache. Black lacquer is used to paint the exterior of the piece while red lacquer completes the interior of the work. The box rests on a four wavy legs. A hinge has been fastened to the top of the composition. The work is signed and titled by the artist in gold paints under the composition.