This beautiful Russian Matryoshka Nesting Doll is titled "By the Well". This nesting doll is hand painted and hand made in Sergiyev Posad, Moscow (Zagorsk). The Matryoshka stands 5.5 inches tall and has a total of 5 pieces. The nesting doll is a symbol of Russian art and culture and is collectible. Each nesting doll features a different scene from the painters story. This Matryoshka is also lacquered creating a beautiful shiny finish and the artist uses gold leaf on each doll. This Matryoshka doll was painted by the artist, Katkova in 1999.