Korean Wood Apothecary Medicine Yak Jang Shelf Chest

Vintage Korean apothecary chest, or Yak Jang, with 16 drawers, each carved with two ideographs to indicate a particular herbal remedy. An open shelf extends across the top section. Two doors at the bottom open to reveal a storage area lined with old Korean paper. Decorated with brass hardware. The drawers are lined in red fabric and were used to hold silverware by the previous owner. This chest was purchased by expatriates to Korea in the early 1980s and is believed to date from around the mid-20th century or slightly later. 34"L (top), 29 1/2"L (chest itself) x 37 1/4"H x 13 1/2"D. Very good overall condition. There is a small water ring on the top which is barely noticeable. The hardware was recently polished by the previous collector but should regain a nice patina in time if desired. From a Tucson collection. Shipping quotes provided on request.

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