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About the Item
A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest.
Front in original red lacquer with 45 drawers (42 small drawers + 3 larger drawers at the bottom).
ach drawer with hand written Chinese calligraphy in black lacquer.
These were used to store and organise Chinese herbs and the drawers were labeled according to the herbs that were stored inside.
Previously in China, the doctor and pharmacist were the same person and the medicine chest was used for storage of minerals and herbs that were included in natural medicine.
A statement piece in original red lacquer with beautiful age-related patina.
China, Shanxi Province 1850-1870.
- Dimensions:Height: 64.57 in (164 cm)Width: 51.97 in (132 cm)Depth: 19.3 in (49 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Wood,Lacquered
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1850-1870
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Kastrup, DK
- Reference Number:
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