Repository

Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code

HV975.5.265

Description

Can, tin, round; bottom has green paint on it; with lid.

Object History

This item originates from the Chinese Herbalist Store "Way Sand Yuen Wat Kee & Co.", Victoria B.C.

Category

05.Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Classification

Chemical T&E

Marks/Labels

Chinese characters on label, which literally translate to "flower", "stamens"; "rock". When adjusted for comprehension, product is ophicalcite; Pharmaceutical name: Ophicalcitum / Dolomite. This stone is also known as dolomite or ophicalcitum and uses the chemical formula: CaMg(CO3)2. This stone is angular, sparkly under the sun, and has a white/pale gray color. In Chinese medicine, it is used to stop bleeding, invigorate the blood, and resolve blood stasis.

Measurements

15 cm x 6 cm diameter

Subjects

Science and Technology Tools and Equipment

Persons - Chinese Canadians

Names

Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Company

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