Dimensions: 10 5/8 x 3 1/2 in; weight 1450 g

This zitan carrying box presents a refined combination of practicality and elegant hardwood craftsmanship. The rectangular body is richly decorated with intricate carved ornamentation that animates the surface with texture and visual rhythm, while the arched carrying handle enhances both the functionality and sculptural silhouette of the piece. The deep tone of the zitan wood contributes warmth and quiet sophistication, highlighting the meticulous craftsmanship throughout. Boxes of this nature were admired not only for storage and transport but also as refined decorative objects within scholar's culture and elite interiors. The harmonious balance between structure, ornamentation, and material gives the piece a timeless classical character.