Pewter drug jar, inscribed "Diascordium"

Pewter drug jar, inscribed "Diascordium"

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A119616
Materials:
pewter
Measurements:
height 113 mm
diameter 77 mm
type:
metal drug jars
credit:
Cotterell, H.H.

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