Chistov uses a palette that is very diverse and blends his various paints on the box so that they complement each other. The people and their facial expressions are depicted as if they were real, which adds to the life-like action permeating from the scene. This effect is most effective in the upper right-hand portion of the scene where a gorgeous ambiance of light is radiating over the church. The detailing is tediously managed and shows the artist's steady hand and great skill. The box is constructed out of paper-mache made in the village of Fedoskino.
Black lacquer is used to paint the exterior and red lacquer to paint the interior of the box.
Thin gold scrollwork lines the sides of the box near the base. The decoration is very minimal because the painting already speaks for itself. The box has a hinge above the composition and rests on four rounded feet.