Hong Kong Apothecary: A Visual History Of Chinese Med...
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Item#: | 9789628681624 |
Edition | 02 |
Author | Go, Simon |
Cover | Paperback |
This book transports us to the exotic world of Chinese Medicine a world of saan (powders), yun (pills), gou (plasters), dann (pellets), etc for every known ailment. These forms had a direct influence on the materials, typefaces, patterns, and compositions used in packaging. It documents contemporary changes in the packaging of Chinese patent medicines and stores since the mid-19th.