Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 59-Drawer Apothecary Chest Herb Cabinet 58"H Roundel where she lived and worked

where she lived and worked for several decades

It was used in its day as a futon cover

naturalistic style unusual for the medium

“gold tag”)

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 59-Drawer Apothecary Chest Herb Cabinet 58"H Roundel where she lived and workedAntique Chinese Qing Dynasty 59 Drawer Apothecary Chest, Herb Cabinet China, 19th century Qing dynasty 45. 5"W 23. 5"D 57. 5"H (116 60 146 cm) Approx. 200 lbs (91 kg) A substantial apothecary cabinet (, yo gu) of the type used in traditional Chinese medicine pharmacies, fitted with 59 drawers arranged in a grid of multi compartment sections each front face labeled with hand brushed paper tags identifying the herbs or medicinals stored within. The case