Korean Apothecary Cabinet - Ca 1970's Origin - Kizilayak Within this mandala-like form appears

Within this mandala-like form appears a serene divine head

The hot desert air has naturally weathered the painted surface

these sideboards would have opened only from the top

Condition: Good antique condition with expected wear

Sadly these buildings are beyond restoring having been subjected to years of decay

Korean Apothecary Cabinet - Ca 1970's Origin - Kizilayak Within this mandala-like form appearsThis is a reproduction of a traditional Korean apothecary cabinet. Traditional medicine was stored in this fabulous antique apothecary chest. It has the original painted drawer labels naming the various natural minerals and herbs that were mixed by the practitioner for each patient. It has 53 small but long drawers as well as sliding doors at the top which reveal a long compartment space. At the bottom, seven larger drawers offer additional storage.