Alembic head of deep blue glass

Made:
1801-1900
Alembic head of deep blue glass,spout chipped

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Alembic head of deep blue glass,spout chipped, probably from Middle East, 19th century

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A79725
Materials:
glass
Measurements:
height 104 mm
max: width 206 mm
reentrant neck: diameter 49 mm
type:
alembic
credit:
Chihi, Y.

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