Medicine
29-237-22
From: China | Jiangsu
Curatorial Section: Asian
Object Number | 29-237-22 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Chinese |
Provenience | China | Jiangsu |
Date Made | 19th Century |
Section | Asian |
Description | 枳椇子. Thorn seeds. Seeds of a high thorn, extensively grown in Jiangsu province, and used as a hedge tree; are inclosed in a pea-like pod; seeds flat, shining and resembling linseed of a dark color. Taken in infusion as a restorative after a drinking bout. From Jiangsu. Value at Zhenjiang, $34 per picul. One of a collection of samples of Chinese medicine, each in an individual glass jar sealed with cork top. Black and tan seeds and roots. |
Credit Line | Gift of R. Stewart Culin, pre-1903 |
Other Number | 3837 - Other Number | CG98-1-72.22 - Found in Collection Number |
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