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Chinese Jumu Wood Apothecary Medicine Chest

About the Item

Chinese elm apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 20 drawers. Made in Jumu wood, also called "Southern Elm". Jumu wood has a dramatic grain and lovely finish which makes it very reminiscent of walnut wood. From From a pharmacy / doctor in Suzhou in Jiangsu province, a city west of Shanghai, approx. 1900.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.95 in (104 cm)Width: 47.64 in (121 cm)Depth: 16.15 in (41 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kastrup, DK
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1042901stDibs: LU1007423653492

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