A garland of fir sprigs, olive-green leaves and dark red berries runs across the top of the canvas. Five brass bells hang from it on cream ribbons, and the largest sits in the center with an embossed band around its rim.

The background is a pale cream, worked with thick palette-knife marks that leave ridges and bare patches. Soft shadows fall beneath the bells. The result is an antique, hand-painted holiday still life in muted gold and green.