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 raised)

Late painted characters in black to underside; old label to underside; later addition of raised edges to underside; raised edges with solder repairs that are evident on exterior and interior of vessel including seam; handles have solder repairs as well.