





Medicine Chests | Mid-Qing Dynasty | Shanxi, China | Fine Chinese Antique
A medicine chest with 35 drawers.
The structure of this linear style of chest is termed “square corner” referring to the linearity and squareness of the 4 corners in contrast to other structures with round corners. The frame is of standard mitred construction with floating panels on the top and sides.
Between the front and back legs, a stretcher is used to strengthen the structure. All the wood bars dividing the drawers are beaded along the edges. On each drawer front is a small round metal centrally positioned with a ring. A cusped spandrel in the shape of foliage is used to join the front legs to the bottom bar.
Medicine Chests | Mid-Qing Dynasty | Shanxi, China | Fine Chinese Antique
A medicine chest with 35 drawers.
The structure of this linear style of chest is termed “square corner” referring to the linearity and squareness of the 4 corners in contrast to other structures with round corners. The frame is of standard mitred construction with floating panels on the top and sides.
Between the front and back legs, a stretcher is used to strengthen the structure. All the wood bars dividing the drawers are beaded along the edges. On each drawer front is a small round metal centrally positioned with a ring. A cusped spandrel in the shape of foliage is used to join the front legs to the bottom bar.
Key Details
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Yumu (Northern Elm)
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Mid-Qing Dynasty
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Length : 96 cm
Depth: 59 cm
Height: 150 cm
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