A Chinese Blackwood Scholar's Box

Qing dynasty (1644-1911), likely 18th century, of rectangular form, with hinged lid, cloud shaped scalloped hardware lock plate, label to underside.

3 x 13 1/4 x 7 1/8 in.

Private Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina

Warren Imports, Far East Fine Arts, Laguna Beach

Some separation of bottom panel from front; some wear and loss to edges, particularly the front cover edge; top panel looks like its been secured with later glue to seams; some light scratches to surface.