The rectangular box is fitted with a two-part lockplate and cloud-form hasp on the front, bail handles at the sides and ruyi-form corner mounts on the cover.

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5³⁄₈ in. (13.6 cm.) high, 14¹⁄₈ in. (35.8 cm.) wide, 8 in. (24 cm.) deep

Himiko Oriental Gallery, Stockholm, 1998.