Medicines and Grinding Tools

Unknown ca.205 B.C. - 24 A.D.

Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
Guangzhou, China

Medicines and grinding tools are uncovered in the west chamber. The medicine has a dark grey color and a fluffy texture, it is probably Chinese herbs. Besides the medicine of the multi-colored stones, two set of grinding tools, made of bronze and iron separately, are found. Their shape are very similar to that of nowadays grinding tools in Chinese drug stores.

Details

Title: Medicines and Grinding Tools
Creator Nationality: China
Creator Gender: Unknown
Creator Death Place: China
Creator Birth Place: China
Date: ca.205 B.C. - 24 A.D.
Physical Dimensions: w2.8 x d9 cm (Complete)
Provenance: Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
Type: Chinese Herbs, Metal
External Link: http://www.gznywmuseum.org
Object type: Medicine and Grinding Tools
Craftsman: Unknown

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