Earthenware leech jar, English, 19th century

Made:
1801-1900
Earthenware leech jar, no lid, English, 19th century

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Earthenware leech jar, no lid, English, 19th century
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Earthenware leech jar, no lid, English, 19th century

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A643179
Materials:
earthenware
Measurements:
height 265 mm
width 305 mm
diameter 260 mm
type:
leech jars

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