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Rare 19th Century Yellow Chinese Apothecary Cabinet 67 Sectioned Drawers

$8,800
$22,00060% Off
£6,659.33
£16,648.3360% Off
€7,680.30
€19,200.7460% Off
CA$12,288.59
CA$30,721.4860% Off
A$13,767.19
A$34,417.9860% Off
CHF 7,165.81
CHF 17,914.5360% Off
MX$167,658.04
MX$419,145.0960% Off
NOK 91,282.87
NOK 228,207.1760% Off
SEK 85,962.70
SEK 214,906.7660% Off
DKK 57,332.43
DKK 143,331.0860% Off
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About the Item

A stunning 19th century Chinese apothecary cabinet with 64 regular and 3 large drawers under a moulded cornice. Labeled in refined, hand written Chinese calligraphy with the names of herbs, each drawer is divided into 4 sections providing perfect organization. Beautiful yellow lacquer is extremely rare and beautiful. Cabinet has elegant carved scrolls decorating the top sides with curved legs adding visual interest, a classic Northern Chinese design. Solid wood throughout using tenons and mortises joinery. Very stable and substantial. This is the last piece of our antique apothecary collection, a remarkable one of a kind piece.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 63.5 in (161.29 cm)Width: 61 in (154.94 cm)Depth: 23.25 in (59.06 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Replacements made: Bronze hardware were custom designed to match the markings left on the drawers to replace missing originals which were lost during the cultural revolution in the 60s as most antique Chinese furniture did. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Somis, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 51401stDibs: LU2957318378012

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