Pair of Elm Chinese Apothecary Chests March_offer the model above being in

the model above being in our warm elm finish

The main glazed decoration shows a pair of dragons

This stunning watermelon shaped jar lamp has a design inspired by an Islamic motif seen on the bianhu moon flask

the beautiful wide grain of the solid elm wood providing an attractive backdrop to either books or ornaments

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

Pair of Elm Chinese Apothecary Chests March_offer the model above being inShanxi, 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