SET OF TWO ORIENTAL APOTHECARY CABINETS. WOOD, METAL. POSSIBLY CHINA, 19TH CENTURY.

Pair of oriental pharmacy furniture. Carved and polychrome wood. Possibly China, 19th century. Both are practically identical, with an upper space enhanced by simple geometric openwork compositions and a railing in the lower area; the body has a series of small drawers with handles (forty-two in total), and three wider ones below; the lower area shows two carved plant elements. This type of furniture was used (and is still used today) in pharmacies and Chinese medicine establishments of some importance.

· Size: 202x33,5x63 cms.