This two drawer chest is apprx 32-3/4"h x 30"w x 19"d with upturned edges at the top. The top drawer has a large square plaque with an oval pull. The bottom drawer has a smaller round brass plaque with a brass ring pull. All hardware appears to be original. Inside the top drawer is red wax export stamp reading "permission customs 802", also with Chinese characters. The bottom of the stamp appears to have been rubbed off or possibly smeared when it was stamped. Both drawers are bordered by 11 brass tack heads. The apron under the bottom drawer is carved with a floral design. There are also carved stylized floral decorations along both sides.
500/800 Sold $287.50
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