Apothecary Chest From Hebei Province - 19thC Bowls Constructed from Elm

Constructed from Elm

Condition: Vintage condition with age-related wear

Celadon was favoured by nobles and the wealthy classes due to a myth that it would break if poisoned food or liquid was put inside

rectangular top with worn lacquer patina

These bronze Buddha statues are hand made using techniques handed down through the generations

Apothecary Chest From Hebei Province - 19thC Bowls Constructed from ElmChinese traditional medicine was stored in this fabulous Apothecary Chest, it still has most of the original painted drawer labels naming the various natural minerals and herbs that were mixed by the practitioner for each patient. Constructed from pine & Elm all of the 44 small drawers have 3 individual compartments inside. From Hebei Province 19thC 108 x 43 x 145 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 80 More delivery options