Chinese Apothecary Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century Dog Gates the technique found fertile ground

the technique found fertile ground in India

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This evocative elm wood rice measure dates to the early 20th century and originates from Shanxi province in northern China

Chinese Apothecary Chest From Shanxi Province - 19th Century Dog Gates the technique found fertile groundChinese 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