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LicenseGlass drug jar, with parchment lid, labelled TERR JAPONIC' (Japanese Earth - incania Gambis) and 'COCA DE LEVANTE'
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Glass drug jar, with parchment lid, labelled "TERR JAPONIC" (Japanese Earth - incania Gambis) and "COCA DE LEVANTE" (Indian berry tree). 187 mm x 100 mm diameter, 544g. Unknown maker, probably Spanish, 17th or 18th century.
Details
- Category:
- Medical Glass-ware
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A61747
- Materials:
- Anamirta cocculus, Japanese earth, complete, glass and parchment
- type:
- glass drug jars, controlled drug, pharmacy (drugs) and pharmacy (glassware) catechu, coca, cocoa, glass drug jars, pharmacy (drugs) and pharmacy (glassware)
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust
