Hand painted, beach scene diorama, inside sea shell

this is such a unique piece! this beach cottage was hand painted on thick paper, then cut out and mounted inside the sea shell. the green shrub is a second layer of paper, and the 'cliff' is textured and seems to be a mix of paint and sand. the genuine shell appears to have a layer of plaster painted on the inside, and has a threaded piece on bottom, which leads me to believe it may have been mounted on a wood block, for display. it's truly a work of art, with details that are remarkable, even tiny seagulls, flying in the sky. I have don't research and have not found anything like it, so the true value is unknown. beauty is in the eye of the beholder. (please note. there are small nicks and the edges of the paper are not sharp like when first cut, due to age. therefore, this item is sold as is. I will post additional photos if requested, and will do my best to disclose any perceived flaws or damage.)