Antigue Chinese Wood Plane / Solid Rosewood Pharmacist Herbal Tool / Apothecary

Description

Antique, Chinese, Solid Rosewood, Wood Plane / Chinese Pharmacist Apothecary Tool; c. 1850-1899;
very
good antique condition, intact, clean, vivid; patina consistent age, use; no blade.
Large, sturdy, well-constructed, heavy herbalist's tool for shaving bark and herbs
. Iron dowel rod. Tool was secured blade side up, in a sitting bench, to enable shaving of bark and herbs.
13
" l x 5" w x 2.5" h.
Collection, display, use.