Show all images on one page	#007103 Title: Tale of the Dead Princess and Seven Warriors Artist: Khodov Valentin Size: 16.5x10x4 Size (inches): 6.5x4x1.5 Price : $2495 SOLD!

This traditionally painted box is a work of well known Palekh Master Valentin Khodov. It features the scene from the Pushkin's "Tale of the Dead Princess and Seven Warriors".
The composition includes eight human figures. Each of the characters has an individual look, with well-defined features and detailed costumes.
The scene is richly enhanced with gold and aluminum metallic paint that adds a rich brightness to the work.
The scene is framed with gold wavy pattern. A wide band composed of gold and aluminum floral patterns can be found wrapping around the box's sides.
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 at the top of the scene, and the box rests on four round legs. Signed with the artist's name, the village of Palekh and a date.