A good mid-19th century Chinese bench-top apothecary chest, the two folding sections with over 100 drawers, most with original labels of various medicinal herbs, entirely constructed of paulownia, two hinged sections opening to reveal the drawers, exterior circular lock plate. 84 cm x 21.5 cm x 64.5 cm when open. Note: traditionally used by itinerant Chinese herbal practitioners giving medicinal cures around the Ansei period (1854).