There are 10 figures of similar dolls in the nest.
The doll is signed by a famous Russian painter I. Chernomortseva
In work the artist used tempera with egg emulsion and fine polecat brushes.
Very rich and bright paints including gold ("patal") are used. All the drawings of this item are made by the real artist so delicate and subtle, that as a whole the doll is just breathtaking! Everything is shining and sparkling.
The scene of KHOROVOD (Round dance) is depicted on the box. Khorovod,the traditional Russian ceremonial folk dance (circle or ring dance) is a part of each peasant festivity. Beautiful Russian girls in traditional dresses, dancing Khorovod, are painted on the cover of the box. Beautiful Russian girls dancing and singing, are depicted on each doll in the nest. All of the girl are wearing in the traditional Russian clothes - sarafans (women's dress) and blouses richly decorated with embroidered patterns, headscarves on the heads which always were a real work of art and it was shown by artist. The artist has painted each face with extreme life-like detail and expression.
Egg-tempera paint is the primary medium used to paint the composition on this box. The palette is full of colors that are bright and vibrant. All aspects of the scene are intricately detailed with fine lines created with precise brushwork. Gold and aluminum paints are also used to add even more detail. There is a great sense of balance and linear flow in these compositions.
It is 4 1/2 inches in diameter at his widest, just above her elaborately carved base.
The tallest one is 10 1/2 inches, the smallest - 3/4 inch.