probably Thai or Laotian, 19th century, large rectangular form, black lacquered and gilt surfaces with stencil decoration, scenes of people, animals, and mythical figures, sides with relief carved figures, hinged lid opening to two compartment silver painted and black stencil decorated interior, lid interior with center divider and document tray, on carved bird form feet with carved scrollwork and feather embellishments, 10-3/4 x 17 x 7/8 x 11-1/2 in. - Provenance: Private Collection, South Carolina top and back side with major losses to gilding and decoration, scattered surface scratches and areas of gilt loss throughout, some losses to decoration, scattered paint spots, some cracks, chips, and losses to wood, some warping to wood (does not sit completely level on feet), interior with some stains, one foot with break and loss to bird head