Chinese Apothecary Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century Mirrors The colourful lacquer beading is

The colourful lacquer beading is original as are the beautifully turned and lacquered legs

Crafted from metal with a warm aged patina

but given the grandiose nature and expert craftsmanship of this piece

Dimensions: W17 x D19 x H19 cm

85 x 40 x 118 (wxdxh cms)

Chinese Apothecary Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century Mirrors The colourful lacquer beading isChinese 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 lacquer has a beautiful natural crackle only found on older pieces. 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