From 1943 to 1945 he was the head of the Higher Military Academy of Voroshilov. Iosif Stalin had a profound respect for Boris Mikhailovich Shaposhikov and always considers his opinion. More can be found wrapping around the sides of the box down towards the base. It too intricate but is more complex in its design. The box is constructed out of heavy and dense paper-mache.
Black lacquer is used to paint the exterior of the box and red lacquer to paint the interior.
The box is hinged and rests on a flat bottom. Upon completing the piece the artist writes Palekh, his name and date in gold paint. By the action of time the lacquer has sunk. The lacquered surface has scratches and damages but on the whole the casket hasn't lost its primordial beauty.