canister
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact23904
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- HV975.5.258
- Description
- Round tin can with lid. Three Chinese characters written directly on the can. Artifact is second from the left in photograph.
- Object History
- This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.
- Classification
- Chemical T&E
- Marks/Labels
- Chinese characters on label, which literally translate to "three", "immortal" "pill". When adjusted for English translation, it means "Three Immortal Pills". Product used to treat infants for symptoms of depressed temper, fever, inability to open eyes, dizziness, and lack of energy in limbs that can occur when food fills/blocks stomach and intestines. It is also prescribed for the stagnation of Qi.
- Measurements
- 7cm height x 6cm width