Late 19th - early 20th c. Chinese Elmwood Writing Box, with hinged handle, hinged lid lifts to a single interior compartment, two over three drawer interior behind removable drop front door, brass hardware and lock escutcheon, case: 8 1/4" high (12 1/4" high with handle), 13 1/4" x 8 3/8". Surface wear, chips, old repair to left side of handle.