Antique Chinese Apothecary Counter spo-cs-disabled Overall height with shade 52cm

Overall height with shade 52cm

With larger drawers than original chests for a more practical modern day use

where it would originally have been fitted as one of several internal window panels

Made by hollowing out and shaping a large palm tree trunk these pots can be used both indoors and outdoors as plant pots or just for decoration

creating a beautiful contrast with the black lacquer panels

Antique Chinese Apothecary Counter spo-cs-disabled Overall height with shade 52cmShanxi, circa 1860 This highly unusual sideboard would have been produced for use as a shop counter for a Chinese apothecary. Larger bottles and other items would have been stored in the lower section, while the herbs and plants used in Chinese medicine would have been placed in the six upper drawers. Each of these drawers is divided into six sections and labelled at the front to show the contents. The old labels are still clear, but have a time worn