Pale green glass alembic

Made:
1750-1850
Pale green glass alembic, semi-spherical body with grip

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Pale green glass alembic, semi-spherical body with grip
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Pale green glass alembic, semi-spherical body with grip, narrow neck, long tubular spout, Western European, 1750-1850

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A650251
Materials:
glass
Measurements:
overall: height 370 mm
body: height 210 mm
spout: length 365 mm
body: diameter 167 mm
type:
alembics

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