Lacquer Apothecary Chest From Shanxi - 19thC
Chinese traditional medicine was stored in this fabulous antique apothecary chest.
Il has most of the original painted drawer labels naming the various natural minerals and herbs that were mixed by the practitioner for each patient.
Constructed from elm, all of the 36 small drawers have 2 individual compartments inside. The spacious shelving area at the top of the cabinet is fantastic for storing and displaying iconic curios.
From Shanxi Province, China - 19th Century
109 x 46 x 203 (wxdxh cms)
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Lacquer Apothecary Chest From Shanxi - 19thC
Chinese traditional medicine was stored in this fabulous antique apothecary chest.
Il has most of the original painted drawer labels naming the various natural minerals and herbs that were mixed by the practitioner for each patient.
Constructed from elm, all of the 36 small drawers have 2 individual compartments inside. The spacious shelving area at the top of the cabinet is fantastic for storing and displaying iconic curios.
From Shanxi Province, China - 19th Century
109 x 46 x 203 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £80
More delivery options available on checkout
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Chinese traditional medicine was stored in this fabulous antique apothecary chest.
Il has most of the original painted drawer labels naming the various natural minerals and herbs that were mixed by the practitioner for each patient.
Constructed from elm, all of the 36 small drawers have 2 individual compartments inside. The spacious shelving area at the top of the cabinet is fantastic for storing and displaying iconic curios.
From Shanxi Province, China - 19th Century
109 x 46 x 203 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £80
More delivery options available on checkout
