Vintage Korean Apothecary Chest With Labeled 27 Drawers 33"H Obi giving the group a sense

giving the group a sense of movement and narrative rather than strict symmetry

The dramatic diagonal of the sword anchors the scene

This chest measures 12" wide by 7" deep by 8" high (25 x 15 x 19 cm)

Each drawer features a metal ring pull and hand-applied gilt calligraphy identifying its intended contents

Hand-forged iron pulls and recessed door hardware show practical

Vintage Korean Apothecary Chest With Labeled 27 Drawers 33"H Obi giving the group a senseTraditional Korean yakjang style () medicine chest with calligraphy drawers Korea, mid 20th centuryDimensions: 33H 20W 10D (84 51 25 cm) This vintage Korean apothecary chest is constructed in dark stained hardwood, fitted with a dense grid of small drawers above larger storage drawers below. The compact, upright form reflects traditional yakjang () medicine chests used for organizing dried herbs, roots, and mineral ingredients in Korean herbal