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Antique Japanese Apothecary Bank of Drawers
The Old Cinema
for sale €2,516     $2,731
£2,150

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Antique Japanese Apothecary Bank of Drawers

1900 - 1920
For Sale by The Old Cinema
Description

An antique Japanese apothecary cabinet with a substantial bank of small drawers, originally used for organising herbs, medicines or specialist trade materials. The dark-stained timber has a worn, richly patinated surface, with areas of rubbing, old paper labels and tonal variation across the drawer fronts. Each small drawer is fitted with a metal ring pull, creating a gridded façade with strong practical and decorative appeal.

Physical Dimensions
Height
83.5cm (32.87")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated these Japanese Apothecary Cabinet Drawers to the 1910s.

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SA1217614
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49396
Description
An antique Japanese apothecary cabinet with a substantial bank of small drawers, originally used for organising herbs, medicines or specialist trade materials.
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The dark-stained timber has a worn, richly patinated surface, with areas of rubbing, old paper labels and tonal variation across the drawer fronts.
The Old Cinema

Each small drawer is fitted with a metal ring pull, creating a gridded façade with strong practical and decorative appeal.

Height
83.5cm (32.87")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated these Japanese Apothecary Cabinet Drawers to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217614
Dealers Internal Ref
49396
The Old Cinema
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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A tall dark timber Japanese apothecary cabinet featuring multiple small rectangular drawers with iron ring pulls above two wider base drawers.
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Archive I A tall dark timber Japanese apothecary cabinet featuring multiple small rectangular drawers with iron ring pulls above two wider base drawers.

Antique Japanese Apothecary Bank of Drawers

Archive II A tall dark timber Japanese apothecary cabinet featuring multiple small rectangular drawers with iron ring pulls above two wider base drawers. View II
Archive III A tall dark timber Japanese apothecary cabinet featuring multiple small rectangular drawers with iron ring pulls above two wider base drawers. View III
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The Old Cinema
Telephone 0208 995 4166
Location
160 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 1PR
United Kingdom
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Items For Sale 145
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The Old Cinema
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Location: 160 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 1PR, United Kingdom
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A tall dark timber Japanese apothecary cabinet featuring multiple small rectangular drawers with iron ring pulls above two wider base drawers.
Antique Japanese Apothecary Bank of Drawers
Ref: SA1217614
A tall dark timber Japanese apothecary cabinet featuring multiple small rectangular drawers with iron ring pulls above two wider base drawers.
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Historically known as a kusuri tansu, a Japanese apothecary cabinet is a specialized multi-drawer storage chest used by herbalists and doctors to organise medicinal herbs and remedies.

These chests were typically crafted using lightweight, moisture-resistant woods such as sugi (Japanese cedar), paulownia, or cypress, secured with hand-forged iron hardware and ring pulls.

Authentic period pieces exhibit traditional joinery, naturally aged timber patination, hand-hammered iron fittings, and occasionally residual Japanese calligraphy or paper labels on the drawer sides.

A multi-drawer tansu serves as a functional focal point in a hallway, office, or living area, pairing well with clean-lined modern minimalism or eclectic dark wood schemes.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage, applying a natural beeswax polish occasionally while keeping metal fittings dry to limit corrosion.
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