Decorative Glass Vessel, Spanish, 19th century.

Made:
1801-1900 in Spain
maker:
Unknown
Glass jar with glass lid

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Glass jar with glass lid
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Glass jar with glass lid, decorated with coat of arms and gold trim, possibly Spanish, 19th century

Details

Category:
Medical Glass-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A642930
Materials:
glass, paint and gilding
Measurements:
height 283 mm
lid: diameter 142 mm
base: width 143 mm
object weight: 1.67kg
type:
flasks and drug jars

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