Pair of Elm Chinese Apothecary Chests March_offer The main glazed decoration shows

The main glazed decoration shows a pair of dragons

The print works well as a single artwork or can be paired with the matching print

'waisted' top and the 'S' shaped stretchers between the legs

Finished in warm elm this panel is designed to represent one of the 'Four Nobles'

antique brass finish

Pair of Elm Chinese Apothecary Chests March_offer The main glazed decoration showsShanxi, circa 1900 These beautiful chests of drawers would originally have been used by a Chinese apothecary to store the various herbs, roots and other remedies used in Chinese medicine. They were produced in Shanxi province, made from elm wood, and are still in their original finish a dark, rich brown that shows off the lovely grain and character of the wood perfectly. The thick outer frames continue down to form the legs of each chest, with both