Of classic surahi or bottle vase form, the vessel rests on a short, flat foot, rising to a capacious globular body that elegantly tapers to a slender, ring-turned neck, culminating in a gently flaring trumpet mouth. The entire piece is crafted from a cast zinc and copper alloy that has been chemically treated to achieve its characteristic deep, matte black patina, providing a dramatic ground for the intricate metallic inlay.

The decoration is executed in the traditional Bidri technique, likely a combination of tarkashi (wire inlay) and tehnishan (sheet inlay). The principal decorative field covering the main body features a repeating pattern of large, stylised poppy blossoms (khashkhash), a motif of Persian origin popularised in Mughal art. Each flower is rendered with meticulous attention to the serrated edges of its petals and is accompanied by elegant, arching stems and leaves. This floral band is grounded by a lower border of simple, repeating leaf forms.

Moving upwards, the shoulder of the vase is demarcated by a series of concentric decorative bands. These include a geometric register of repeating quatrefoil motifs set within circles, followed by a more complex band of scrolling vines and leaves. The pronounced annulated collar at the base of the neck is defined by a simple twisted rope or chevron pattern, while the flaring mouth is adorned with a final register of vertical, repeating foliate motifs. The striking contrast between the matte black ground and the cool, lustrous sheen of the inlaid metal creates a sophisticated and visually compelling object.