Repository

Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code

HV975.5.302

Description

White ceramic bowl with Chinese pattern with Chinese characters in orange and green colours around sides. Orange paper label attached with Chinese characters. Large cracks and area of loss . Artifact is fourth from the left in photograph.

Object History

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

Category

05.Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Classification

Chemical T&E - - Labware

Marks/Labels

Label in orange tag with Chinese characters which literally translate to: "jade" and "beans". When adjusted for English comprehension, item is Nutmeg. In traditional Chinese medicine, nutmeg is used to astringe intestines to check diarrhea, warm the middle and promote flow of qi. Often prescribed for patients suffering from chronic diarrhea and dysentery; distending pain in stomach due to cold, vomiting and anorexia.

Measurements

7 cm height x 7 cm width

Subjects

Science and Technology Tools and Equipment

Persons - Chinese Canadians

Names

Way Sang Yuen Wat Kee & Company

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