Antique Chinese Medicine Chest boxes-bowls-and-baskets solid frame - the deep

solid frame - the deep

They were traditionally made by brides to be who would embroider a base of cotton or other fabric with decorative patterns in silk

but they can be easily removed

The wood itself has a beautiful

The blue glaze over a cream base gives a nice

Antique Chinese Medicine Chest boxes-bowls-and-baskets solid frame - the deepShanxi, 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