The image shows a small lantern with a rectangular door open on the right side, revealing a dish inside. The lantern has pierced holes on its sides and top, and it rests on four corner posts with turned spindles. The color palette includes muted greens, browns, and metallic hues, giving it an antique appearance. The lantern is positioned centrally within the composition and is shown from a slightly elevated perspective, allowing a view of the top surface and the interior compartment through the open door.