Porcelain retort

Made:
1780-1840 in Berlin
maker:
Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin GmbH
Porcelain retort, made at the Royal Porcelain Factory Berlin

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Porcelain retort, made at the Royal Porcelain Factory Berlin
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Porcelain retort, made at the Royal Porcelain Factory Berlin, German, 1780-1840

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A633996
Materials:
porcelain, unglazed retort clay
Measurements:
length 398 mm
height 120 mm
bowl: diameter 80 mm
type:
retorts

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