Shallow Wooden Storage Box Apothecary The family had a duty

The family had a duty to honour and commemorate their ancestors

The old red lacquer has a crackled

Its golden brown tone and open grain were highly sought after

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Produced from reclaimed elm wood and in our 'mid elm' finish as standard

Shallow Wooden Storage Box Apothecary The family had a dutyJiangsu, circa 1920 These small, shallow boxes were possibly once used to store writing equipment such as calligraphy brushes, ink sticks and chops items used by the scholarly classes in China. They are made from beech wood in a dark wood stain, with the original hardware still in place. Sold individually, the price shown is for each box.