Wooden drug jar

Made:
1850-1920 in England

Wooden drug jar, used for dragon's blood, probably English, 1850 to 1920

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A650831
Materials:
wood
Measurements:
height 169 mm
diameter 107 mm
type:
wood drug jar

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