The lines blend together and flow from one portion of the scene to the next with grace and ease. The main character is placed a bit off center in the scene, which draws the eye directly to him then allows the eye to scan the rest of the composition. To achieve this effect takes skill and great artistic knowledge. Ultra thin gold paint is used to paint the fishing line on his pole, highlight the leaves on the branches above him, give detail to his clothing, and create the detail of the bird. The box is constructed out of paper-mache made in the village of Mstera.
Black lacquer covers the exterior and red lacquer covers the interior of the box.
Gold filigree, with aluminum accents, frames the scene and another, similar, design wraps around the sides of the box. Both are very complex and interact with the composition, which achieves a wonderful aesthetic for the piece. The box has a hinge above the scene and rests on four carved feet.