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19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Cabinet with 45 Drawers

$3,563.28
£2,640.58
€2,975
CA$4,864.55
A$5,411.61
CHF 2,836.83
MX$66,128.57
NOK 36,123.55
SEK 34,005.32
DKK 22,651.39
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About the Item

Beautiful Chinese apothecary medicine chests dating to circa 1840-1860 from the Shanxi province, China. 45 drawers and original lacquer. Drawers still with some remains of the descriptions with the name of different medicinal herbs. 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.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 67.33 in (171 cm)Width: 44.49 in (113 cm)Depth: 22.05 in (56 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Metal,Wood,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1840-1860
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kastrup, DK
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 102742 KRH1stDibs: LU1007417763652

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