THIS BOX IS DECORATED WITH A SCENE OF JERUSALEM AND THE STAR OF DAVID COMMEMORATING THAT JERUSALEM IS THE CITY OF KING DAVID. IT IS 9" X 6" X 4" IN SIZE. A WONDERFUL PIECE FOR YOUR HOME AND THE PERFECT GIFT While all of these boxes are hand painted, the carved work shown on the pieces represents the ancient Chinese art form called Coromandel. It is the carving of clay over wood, hand painting with an oil base paint and using several layers of lacquer as finish. It is this finish which protects the art work and gives the box its very shiny look. Layering clay, gypsum powder and paint over and over again produces embossed pieces, which feel raised. This is done until the correct height of the embossing work is achieved. The rest is talent and inspiration. THESE ARE THE STEPS OF THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS: 1) Cutting the wood 2) Applying the clay 3) Boxes with carved clay 4) Applying the base coat 5) Carving the clay 6) Embossing the box 7) Hand painting the box 8) Applying gold leaf 9) Wet sanding 10) Assembling 11) Cleaning boxes 12) Applying the lining 13) Applying lacquer finish 14) Final inspection 15) Protective packaging and voila! you have the finished product!