Show all images on one page	#002173 Title: Ashberry Necklace Artist: Subbotina Olga Size: 9x5x3 Size (inches): 3.75x1.75x1 Price : $475 SOLD!

This elegant Palekh box was painted by Olga Subbotina. It features the girl gathering ash-berries, and the lad presenting her the necklace made of these bright red ripe berries. The scene is painted in orange red and green tones, and richly detailed with gold and aluminum paints. It is filled with dozens of various flowers, plants, birds and looks strikingly attractive.
The scene is framed with intricate gold ornamentation. The sides of the box are decorated with the beautiful gold and aluminum Byzantine style ornamentation.
The box is constructed from paper-mache. The lid is hinged from the top of the composition. The box rests upon a flat bottom. The work is signed and dated (2006) by the artist.