With a four character Zhang Mingqi Zhi mark incised on the underside, bronze, rectangular in form, with various pierced openwork designs on the removable cover, single handle that moves easily in either direction, separately cast and attached to the box.

7 x 8.5 x 6.5 in. (with handle standing upright)

Hand warmers were used in China during the winter and filled with burning coals.

Later painted characters in black to underside; old label to underside; later addition of raised edges to underside; some patina to interior and cover; general rubbing and wear to surface.

$400 - 800