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https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact23825
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.5.179
- Description
- Dark, brown, varnished, wooden, circular container which has a top lid and lower body. Orange label with yellow border is attached to side with black Chinese characters, and some water damage on edges. Label also is shown to have been attached over some Chinese characters written/painted on lower body of container.
- Object History
- This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Company," Victoria, B.C.
- Classification
- Chemical T&E
- Marks/Labels
- The label contains three Chinese characters that are literally translated to: "flower, blossom, bloom; fireworks, spend, expend" and "cloud, sky, heaven, a surname" and "quick, effective, clever, spirit, intelligence." When adjusted to English translation, product is "flos campsis." Flos campsis is a type of flower that can be found in Central China. It blooms in summer and autumn. In traditional Chinese medicine, it helps to cool blood to remove stasis as well as to cure irregular menstruation and rubella. It can provide a good treatment to itchy skin and acne.
- Measurements
- 12 cm H x 18 cm W