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Jar, Food-Storage

Round dark brown glazed ceramic jar with lipped opening. Chinese characters on the side of jar.

Date: unknown
Credit: Chilliwack Museum and Archives, 1962.002.001

Glazed, handmade jars of this variety were used for storing food. These vessels could be found in the homes of merchants, who often lived above their shops. The Chinese character on the side of this jar translates to “Big” in English. The jar was found at Minto Landing on the Fraser River.