Medicine

29-237-47

From: China | Fujian

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 29-237-47
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China | Fujian
Date Made 19th Century
Section Asian
Description

昆布. A sort of algae plant. Taken internally as a remedy for dropsy, goitre, etc. From Fujian province. Value at Fuzhou, $4.80 per picul. Blue/gray material. One of a collection of samples of Chinese medicine, each in an individual glass jar sealed with cork top.

Credit Line Gift of R. Stewart Culin, pre-1903
Other Number 3926 - Other Number | CG98-1-72.48 - Found in Collection Number

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