Bourdalou

Made:
1860-1900 in Japan
maker:
Unknown
Earthenware bourdalou or boat-shaped female urinal with

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Earthenware bourdalou or boat-shaped female urinal with
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Earthenware bourdalou or boat-shaped female urinal with polychrome decoration, Japanese, 1860-1900

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A625655
Materials:
earthenware, glazed
Measurements:
length 224 mm
width 115 mm
height 98 mm
type:
urinal and bourdalou

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