China, early 20th century Large rectangular wooden chest (or low cabinet), topped with a grey-white marble top, opening to two leaves, each containing a carved panel (older - 19th century - and reused here) carved with scholar's objects on the outside (archaic vases, incense burners, scrolls, sceptre, etc.), and on the reverse with archaic stylised dragon motifs surrounding a "shou" (longevity) character, a shelf inside, locks (with a "shou" (longevity) character on the front).), and on the reverse with archaic stylised dragon motifs surrounding a "shou" (longevity) character, a shelf inside, locks (with a long padlock with incised motifs), brass hinges and handles. H. 65.6 cm ; W. 126 cm ; D. 56 cm Dents and cracks to the edges of the side and front panels, a chip to a front panel.