Pottery leech jar, Europe, 1801-1900

Made:: 1801-1900 in Europe

maker:: Unknown

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Pottery leech jar, with lid and iron clamp for lid, sides perforated for ventilation, 1801-1900

Pottery leech jar, with lid and iron clamp for lid, sides perforated for ventilation, 19th century. Illustrated on the right, next to A637617, another leech jar.

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Category:: Therapeutics

Object Number:: A242255

Materials:: complete, earthenware, iron

type:: leech jar

taxonomy:

furnishing and equipment
container - receptacle

credit:: Steven's

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