Glass bottle containing a red powder

Glass bottle with wax sealed cork stopper containing an unidentified red powder. 216 mm x 90 mm, 1008 g. Although two labels are present, they are illegible. The only recognisable word is 'Bismuth'. Unknown maker, unknown origin.

Details

Category:
Medical Glass-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A642390
Materials:
bottle, glass and stoper, cork
type:
bottle and pharmaceutical preparation
credit:
Wellcome Trust