Book Chest

 Dimensions: 28.75h x 22.5w x 16.75d
 Wood: Fir
 Origin: Anhui
 Period: Late 19th C
 Catalog#: MM603

 

Small rectangular scholar box with molded top, metal hinges, and front hardware. The use of this type of box was very versatile. It could be used to present match-making documents, a box to send out an invitation, or to exchange names in order to make someone’s acquaintance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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