High Chest. Entire case japanned. Background of loosely rendered tortoise shell (vermilion-base coat with black glaze coat). Various gesso and gilt figures. Upper case has five tiers of graduated drawers. Upper tier contains corresponding shell-carved drawer. Broken scroll pediment with central finial (new). Side finial and plinths missing. Pad feet; cabriole legs; Lower case contains tier of three drawers, the central one having recessed shell carving. Upper tier has two drawers.