the rectangular hinged top carved in relief with a central standing screen flanked by vases, the front carved with a central shou character flanked with further vases and surmounted with a rectangular band of two bats, the sides with a pair of tied ruyi sceptres, with baitong central lock and fitted sides

This chest is in good condition, but does some infilling to the front top edge where some shrinkage has taken place. There are also minor losses around the hinges and minor cracks to the top surface.
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