This little vase depicts village youth busy with their usual activities. A young lady is returning from the river, carrying buckets of water; her two thick braids fall casually down her shoulders, ends undone and fluttering in the air. The red beads on her neck provide a nice nuance to the rest of her cool blue garment. A young lad is cheering her on with his song. His red dress stands out vividly against the black background. Wooden houses, trees, and blue river form the backdrop of this bucolic scene. This wooden vase is painted using traditional miniature lacquer painting techniques. The bottom is signed with the name of the artist. Lacquer is in good condition.