Lacquered in base colours of black and deep blue, with accents of emerald green, ochre yellow, and reddish brown, this box is decorated with panels featuring stylised birds, fish, rabbits, and plants, framed within geometric borders. The decorative scheme relies on contrast between fine stippling and bold outlines, creating a rhythmic surface animated by repeated motifs and symmetrical placement. The imagery reflects both indigenous and colonial influences typical of southern Mexican craftsmanship, with an emphasis on organic forms set against structured patterning.