Painted Apothecary Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century Style - Yuhuchunping Vase 34 x 11 x 41

34 x 11 x 41 (wxdxh cms)

early locking mechanism

88 x 36 x 122 (wxdxh cms)

while the generous proportions make it equally practical as a media unit

Painted Apothecary Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century Style - Yuhuchunping Vase 34 x 11 x 41This is an excellent example of an antique Chinese traditional apothecary cabinet from Shanxi province. Traditional medicine was stored in this fabulous antique apothecary chest. It has 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 14 drawers have 9 individual compartments inside. An iconic piece that is fantastic for storing