The texture of the painting is smoother as well, which is the result of fluid brushstrokes in the more open areas of the painting and the precise articulation of lines in smaller areas needing detail. The inlay is mainly in her dress and is painted over with thin paints, which allows the shiny material to sparkle through and infuse the eyes with light. Gold paint is also used, but in very subtle fashion. It too is painted over and serves to help in the outlining of features in the composition. 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.
The box has a hinge above the composition and rests on a flat bottom.