Apothecary Chest From Hebei Province - 19thC Bowls Cast over a meld of

Cast over a meld of clay and wax

rectangular top with worn lacquer patina

This piece was selected by the buyers for it‚¬„¢s beautiful patina

The four central roundels contain a rare mixed set of auspicious emblems drawn from both the Eight Auspicious Substances (bkra shis rdzas brgyad) and the Eight Auspicious Symbols (bkra shis rtags brgyad)

Apothecary Chest From Hebei Province - 19thC Bowls Cast over a meld ofChinese 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