Antique Painted Apothecary Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century | Indigo Antiques
Chinese Apothecary Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century
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Drawer Detail From Antique Painted Apothecary Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century | Indigo Antiques
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Antique Painted Apothecary Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century | Indigo Antiques
Chinese Apothecary Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century
Corner Detail From Antique Painted Apothecary Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century | Indigo Antiques
Angled View Of Antique Painted Apothecary Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century | Indigo Antiques
Drawer Interior Of Antique Painted Apothecary Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century | Indigo Antiques
Drawer Detail From Antique Painted Apothecary Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century | Indigo Antiques
Drawer Detail From Antique Painted Apothecary Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century | Indigo Antiques
Detail From Antique Painted Apothecary Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century | Indigo Antiques
Surface Top Detail Form Antique Painted Apothecary Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century | Indigo Antiques

Chinese Apothecary Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century

SKU: C1978V1
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Chinese traditional medicine was stored in this fabulous antique apothecary chest. This piece dates to the 19th century and is from Shanxi province in Northern China. It has layers of character and patina from many years of daily use. 

 

The labels have been replaced many times through the years with each layered on top of the previous. Each label details the various natural minerals and herbs that were mixed by the practitioner for each patient.

36 small drawers make up the bulk of the cabinet, below those are two larger drawers that complete the storage space. This is an iconic designer piece and one of a pair. This piece's pair can be found HERE.

 

Dimensions:

102 x 43 x 128 (wxdxh cms)

 

From China

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