Show all images on one page	#007226 Title: Masquerade in Venice Artist: Rogatov Vladimir Size: 18.5x14.5x15.5 Size (inches): 7.25x5.75x6 Price : $3250 SOLD!

This beautiful large five-sided casket was painted by Fedoskino artist Vladimir Rogatov.
The work features the views of Venice's Carnival. It is said that the Carnival of Venice was started from a victory of the "Repubblica della Serenissima", Venice's previous name, against the Patriarch of Aquileia, Ulrico in the year 1162. In the honor of this victory, the people started to dance and make reunions in San Marco Square. Apparently, this festival started on that period and became official in the Renaissance. The festival declined during the 18th century. After a long absence, the Carnival returned to operate in 1979.
The box exterior is covered with a bright bronze lacquer. The box's interior is traditionally covered with red lacquer.
The box is constructed from paper-mache. It has a hinge at the top of the scene, and rests on four legs. The box is signed with the artist's name, Fedoskino and dated.