The most notable part of this painting is its simple, yet elegant, and life like representation of a peasant girl. Also, the artist has captured a definite sense of depth in the scene. The box itself is a vertically oriented with rectangular edges. The composition is painted on a raised section of the hinged lid. Smooth gold scrollwork adorns the outer edge of the lid, and beautiful and delicate filigree decorates the sides of the box.
Black lacquer is used to paint the exterior and red lacquer to paint the interior of the box.
The box has a hinge located to its left, it sits flat, and is signed and dated by the artist.