Glass albarello of prepared squill

Hour-glass shaped glass albarello inscribed "Scilla preparat" (Prepared Squill), containing a grey powdered substance. 73 mm x 56 mm, 65 g. Unknown maker, unknown origin. Probably 18th c.

Details

Category:
Medical Glass-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A660101
Materials:
string, squill, glass and complete
type:
albarello and pharmaceutical preparation
credit:
Wellcome Trust