Maria was born in 1951. Working at the Fedoskino factory since 1970. This well established Fedoskino artist has made a name for herself with her unique style and distinctive color palette. She already has several original compositions in different Museums. Her distinctive style comes from combining bright, jewel tone colors of reds, blues, greens, aqua, and purple in one composition. Her characters have a look of peace and contentment, which we all aspire to achieve, and perhaps this could explain the popularity of her pieces. As a member of Union of Artists Maria Wagner has her personal sign. This work, by Wagner, is her version of the Russian Fairytale "The Sultans' Kingdom". She has combined colors and brush to produce a fantastic art piece. Marie puts a collection of traders, shoppers and the Court, with the Ships in the Harbor, all bringing their merchandise to the seaport. Having all the wooden structures in the background, almost like Viking times with the dragon like heads on their wooden ships, a connection to "Vasilisa the Wise". Her colors and technique match up to give an excellent work. Colors of blue, red, greenwith the leafs on the trees. Flowers and vases on the ground. Trading on a large scale and people acting in the atmosphere of merchandise. This five sided box consists of many layers of pain staking brush work applied using the finest of brushes. The artist paints the picture in layers. Between each layer, she applies a coat of lacquer. The first layer is a base color of the painting. The second layer adds more colors. The third and successive layers add more and more colors and details until the picture is complete. Usually, there are four or five layers. After the painting is complete several coats of lacquer are applied. . Size: 8.5 by 8.5 by 1.75 inches. We accept payment by paypal. We will leave feedback once we receive feedback. We do except other payment methods if needed.All shipments go out the next day after payment is received via United States Postal Service. I will gladly combine shipping on multiple purchases. The lacquer box is one of a kind and took the artist 25 days to finish. Attention Europe and Asia customers please be aware standard postage can take from 7-45 business days to arrive. If you need the item faster please select another mailing option. Please contact us with any questions.