Medicine
29-237-87
From: China | Sichuan
Curatorial Section: Asian
Object Number | 29-237-87 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Chinese |
Provenience | China | Sichuan |
Creator | Unknown |
Date Made | 19th Century |
Section | Asian |
Description | 菟絲子. Seeds of Cuscuta (Dodder). A tonic and diaphoretic. From Sichuan province. Value at Ningbo, $4 per picul. Black pieces. 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 | 4046 - Other Number | CG98-1-72.89 - Found in Collection Number |
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