Antique Chinese Apothecary Counter h10 with head down

with head down

It shows a number of classic features of Chinese tables through the centuries

with their wonderful interlinking geometric pattern

teapot like vessel with three legs and an upward pointing spout - was one of several vessels produced in bronze or sometimes ceramic

showing two figures - possibly farm workers

Antique Chinese Apothecary Counter h10 with head downShanxi, circa 1860 This highly unusual sideboard would have been produced for use as a shop counter for a Chinese apothecary. Larger bottles and other items would have been stored in the lower section, while the herbs and plants used in Chinese medicine would have been placed in the six upper drawers. Each of these drawers is divided into six sections and labelled at the front to show the contents. The old labels are still clear, but have a time worn