Black Painted Apothecary Chest From Shanxi - 19thC Dining Tables especially in busy cities such

especially in busy cities such as Bombay where the famed dabbawalas delivered countless meals each day

The name "Yuhuchunping" means literally "Pear shaped Vase" and is a style originting in the Tang dynasty (608 - 917) for use as a wine vessel

Small: W23 x D23 x H28 cm

Features: Hand-thrown temple jar with matching lid

Black Painted Apothecary Chest From Shanxi - 19thC Dining Tables especially in busy cities suchChinese 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 China 89 x 50 121 (WxDxH cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 80 More delivery options available on checkout