Magically, when her hair touches the water solid gold appears on the shores. Egg-tempera paint is the main medium used to paint the composition on this box. The artist uses a palette with bold colors that are distinct and defining. Good line integrity is kept with the smooth transitions between different areas in the painting. The brushwork is fluid and creates a calm setting for the eye.
Gold paint is used to detail and outline almost every feature in the composition.
The box is constructed out of paper-mache made in Kholuy. Black lacquer covers the exterior and red lacquer covers the interior of the box. There is gold beading framing the scene and more wrapping around the sides of the box that has a floral theme. The box has a hinge to its left and rests on a flat bottom. Upon completing the work on this piece the artist writes Kholuy, the title, and signs her name at the bottom of the composition.