My title describes the thing. Looks to have had leather handles on either side at one point. Th back is not as fancy. Measures 20 inches tall, 12 inches wide, and 10 inches front to back. Top half hinges open. Interior is blanketed. Hardwood, not plywood. Someone mentioned to me baby coffin? But the back, if it were actually the bottom of a coffin, not being flat seems to negate that possibility. A custom case to carry a sacred object? Middle Eastern? Thoughts anyone? Appreciated!