Show all images on one page	#005840 Title: Tale of Ivan Tsarevich and a Grey Wolf Artist: Dogadin Alexander Size: 21x13x5.5 Size (inches): 8.25x5x2.25 Price : $695 SOLD!

This festive box is a creation of the famous Mstera artist, Alexander Dogadin. The subject is based on the popular Russian folk tale "Ivan Tsarevich and the Grey Wolf". The tale tells about the adventures of the Prince Ivan Tsarevich and his companion the Grey Wolf, a magician. Tsarevich saved the Wolf's cubs and the Wolf helped him in several quests: to get a fire bird, to get a horse with the golden mane, and to get a beautiful princess.
The palette is based on a beautiful combination of red, brown, green and blue tempera paints. Various details are enhanced with brilliant gold paint. Gold paint is also used to decorate the box's exterior with intricate patterns.
The box is constructed from paper-mache. Black lacquer is used to paint the exterior of the piece while red lacquer completes its interior. The lid is hinged from the top of the scene, and the box rests on four legs. The work is signed with the artist's name, the title and the village of Mstera.