Drug jar for Philonium Romanum

Made:
1751-1780 in Netherlands
Tin-glazed earthenware drug jar, peacock motif

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Tin-glazed earthenware drug jar, peacock motif
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Tin-glazed earthenware drug jar, peacock motif, used for Philonium Romanum electuary, now empty. 164 mm x 105 mm diameter, 563 g. Unknown maker, Dutch, 1751-1780.

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A636290
Materials:
earthenware (tin-glazed) and empty
type:
drug jars
credit:
Wellcome Trust