Book-like with lacquered cover and leather binding. Front and back cover have Mother-of- Pearl ball foot at each corner. Front has polychrome painting of peacock under large sprig. Border: scrolled gilt with floral sprigs. Back cover: black with central gilt scroll motif. Inside front cover is accordian- flap letter holder covered in navy blue paper with overall snowflake motif. Pamphlet of white paper inside. Second flap at back.