Mixed-media altered box

This is a mixed-media "altered box," a type of decorated keepsake box. The box is decorated with various materials, including stencils, texture pastes, metal embellishments, and paints. The technique is often associated with the mixed-media artist Ola Khomenok. Mixed-media art involves combining different art materials and techniques in a single piece. This specific piece has a distressed, vintage-style aesthetic, often referred to as steampunk or industrial. The box has embellishments inside and out and features a removable grate. The box measures 7" x 7" x 3 1/2".