Wooden drug jar

Made:
1770-1830
Wooden drug jar, used for liquorice, probably Swiss, 1770-1830

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Wooden drug jar, used for liquorice, probably Swiss, 1770-1830
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Wooden drug jar, used for liquorice, probably Swiss, 1770-1830

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A70635
Materials:
wood
Measurements:
height 178 mm
diameter 93 mm
type:
wood drug jars
credit:
Hirsbrunner

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