Chinese Apothecary Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century Decorative Chinese Art Ming dynasty–influenced design

Ming dynasty–influenced design

Representing Nandi

Its clean lines and balanced proportions allow the exceptional burr elm grain to take centre stage

An assortment of Yuhuchunping Vases with various designs

Known as stick boxes

Chinese Apothecary Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century Decorative Chinese Art Ming dynasty–influenced designChinese 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