Two men sit across from each other, sipping tea, at a small table. The old samovar and cups are situated between them. The scene is nicely realistic, and the expressions on the men's faces are well drawn. The black background focuses all the attention on the men and one can imagine that they are having a deep philosophical discussion on the meaning of life. The black background continues all the way to the bottom of the box, broken up only by a modest ornament around the sides. The box has a hinge and sits flat on the surface of the table.
Signed at the bottom of the composition with the name of the artist, year and village. A lovely little glimpse at rural life.