This very rare large size antique bank chest has impressive and elaborate old brass fittings consisting of stylized dragon, bat, and Shou (Longevity) design. This incredibly heavy and elaborate chest has the original reddish brown lacquer finish and a small drawer-like storage compartment inside the big empty space. Such chest with elaborate old brass work like this one is seldom seen. It was probably used for a wealthy person or a lucrative court official for storing valuables. From the mid to late Qing dynasty.