Oblong wooden herb box

Made:
1601-1800
Oblong wooden herb box, with lid, originally painted

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Oblong wooden herb box, with lid, originally painted
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Oblong wooden herb box, with lid, originally painted, to contain Leg.Guajaco, now empty, European, 1601-1800

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A655434
Materials:
wood
Measurements:
length 435 mm
width 205 mm
thickness 165 mm
type:
herb boxes

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