Summary
Sample of Bambusa arundinacea. This was collected and prepared by T.N.Mukharji as part of his work for the Indian Botanical Gardens. It was donated to the Museum by the Indian Government, Culcutta in 1887.
Physical Description
Cylindrical glass jar, sealed with a black plastic lid, containing white fragments and granules of stone. Two printed Science Museum of Victoria labels, with handwritten inscriptions in black ink, are adhered to the outside. The product stored inside the jar is different to what is identified on the label.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Indian Government, 1887
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Inscriptions
Label, handwritten: "1887 T.N. Mukharji Coll. / Medicinal Products" Label, handwritten: "Bambusa arundinacea / Banslochan / BAMBUSACEAE"
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Overall Dimensions
12.5 cm (Length), 7.5 cm (Width), 7.5 cm (Height)
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