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This stationery chest is larger in size than the usual table cabinets, 紫檀文具箱體積比一般官皮箱較大，端裝方正，用料講究。掀開箱蓋能見
square in shape, dignified and sedate in appearance. The 平屜，下層有三抽屜，下屜內分隔，更有從後開啟的暗格。銅活皆白銅
material is of choice timber. The top lid opens to reveal a tray-like 製。造形獨特，與常見官箱、藥箱不一樣。
compartment and there are three drawers below. The lower drawer
has compartments as well as a secret drawer which can only be
opened from the back. The design of this chest is special and
unusual, different from the more commonly found examples.
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