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Sichuan Wen Wu

1987: 4; 1988: 3

Sichuan Chinaberry

[chuan lian zi] Fructus Meliae Toosendan The dried fruit of Melia toosendan Sieb. et Zucc. (family Meliaceae). 1. carminative and anodyne for relieving pain at the sides of the cheat gastro-abdominal pain and pain in the lower abdominal region.…

Shuttlecock

Feathered and weighted ball hit back and forth by the Hagoita (battledore) used to play oibane. A: Shuttlecock (hare) Black seed or nut .5" in Dia. Attached through the top of the seed are 5 chicken feathers. Feathers are dyed purple at lower end. A…

Shuttlecock

Shuttlecocks hane Set of three and set of Two and Two Bells A - C: Shutttlecocks are made of five outer feathers and one layer of dyed fiber inside all tied around a small projection attached to a black painted seed. A: Green feathers and pink fiber…

Shuttle

Single piece light colored wood shuttle with inserted spool of pink thread on bamboo rod. A: The shuttle is long with narrow ends widening toward an ovoid central opening which holds the thread spool. One side of the shuttle is flat so that while…

Shuihu Zhuan [Water Margin]

The Shuihu Zhuan (Water Margin), a 16th century Chinese novel, in three volumes.

Shrine, Religious

Small Shrine Used For Community Organization Business or Home Shrine consists of a stage like box with a carved decoration at the top. A wooden plaque which stands at the back and two electric candle lights. A: Altar made of red painted wood forming…

Shrine Chest

A: H-43.75" W-37.75" D-20.25" Natural wood chest stained dark transparent brown. Stands on 1.75" wooden base. Front bottom has fence-like decoration of one horizontal bar and 9 vertical bars. Then strip of horizontal wood above that. In the center…