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18th Century Chinese Medicine Chest

About the Item

Medicine Chest in original black lacquer. Shanxi province, China. Dating back from the late 18th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 66.93 in (170 cm)Width: 52.76 in (134 cm)Depth: 25.6 in (65 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Elm,Metal,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kastrup, DK
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1006121stDibs: LU1007415797542

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