Glass drug jar for Opiate Laudanum

Cylindrical painted glass drug-jar with parchment cover, labelled "Laud. Opiat." (Opium Tincture), traces remaining. 117 mm x 63 mm diameter, 100 g. Unknown maker, probably Spanish, 17th or 18th century

Details

Category:
Medical Glass-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A61686
Materials:
trace, glass, parchment and opium
type:
glass drug jars and opium
credit:
Wellcome Trust