The spectrum of color here is very wide and provides good complexity for the eye to digest. Although the main subjects are very large in comparison to everything else in the scene the artist provides tremendous detail in the perimeter with tremendous action and movement. The presence of snow gives the scene a rich quality and actualizes the winter theme. Both characters have their distinct facial expressions that define their body language. The box is constructed out of paper-mache made in the village of Mstera.
Black lacquer is used to paint the exterior and red lacquer to paint the interior of the box.
The lacquered exterior of the box is decorated, on the lid and on the sides, with beautiful floral filigree accented with egg-tempera paints that fill in the floral outlines. The box has a hinge above the composition and rests on a flat bottom. Upon completing the work on this piece the artist writes Mstera, the title, and signs her name at the bottom of the painting.