Jug, aqua glass, probably Italian, 1600-1750

Made:
1600-1750
Jug, aqua glass, probably Italian, 1600-1750

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Jug, aqua glass, probably Italian, 1600-1750
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Jug, aqua glass, probably Italian, 1600-1750

Details

Category:
Medical Glass-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A602241
Materials:
glass
Measurements:
diameter 150 mm
rim: diameter 28 mm
height 412 mm
including spout: length 210 mm
type:
jugs

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