Antique Chinese Medicine Chest boxes-bowls-and-baskets with the small upper and

with the small upper and large middle sections carved through with intricate lattice work and the bottom sections in relief

each set within intricate scrolling patterns interspersed with a meandering floral design

Base Diam 21cm Height 49cm

The wood itself has a beautiful

solid frame - the deep

Antique Chinese Medicine Chest boxes-bowls-and-baskets with the small upper andShanxi, circa 1860 This beautiful medicine chest is one of the nicest we have come across in recent times. Once used either in a wealthy home or more likely by a Chinese apothecary, it would have held the various herbs and remedies used in Chinese medicine. The forty two small drawers are each divided into four sections by internal dividers, with each section used to hold a specific item. The front of each drawer is labelled to show the original