Vase-shaped drug jar from Sceaux

Vase-shaped drug jar from Sceaux

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Vase-shaped drug jar from Sceaux, France, on pedestal base with pair of lion's head handles, decorated with garlands of roses, labelled PILL:MERC:BEL. lost. (Belloste's pills of mercury), 1770-1800

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Object Number:
1985-2254
Materials:
ceramic
Measurements:
height 175 mm
diameter 115 mm
type:
drug jars
credit:
Christie's South Kensington Limited