Mid Qing Dynasty Of rectangular form embellished with metal mounts at the corners, the hinged flat-top cover opening to reveal a separate upper compartment, above a pair of well-figured doors concealing four short and one long drawers, the cover set with a chain to hold the lid in place when open, applied across the front cover and doors with a circular metal plate with lock receptacles and a ruyi-shaped clasp, above a pair of rectangular plates and pulls, all supported on a slightly larger base with a cusped lower edge to the front, the cabinet flanked by a pair of bail handles, the well-grained wood of a rich dark tone. 35cm (13 3/4in) high x 34.5cm (13 1/2in) wide x 25cm (10in) deep.