Earthenware albarello for opium extract

Made:
1701-1800 in Seville and Spain
maker:
Unknown
Empty tin-glazed earthenware albarello

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Empty tin-glazed earthenware albarello
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Empty tin-glazed earthenware albarello, displaying the emblem of the monastery of Sahagun, labelled "EXT OPII" (opium extract). Unknown maker, probably Sahagun, Spanish, 18th century.

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A643389
Materials:
earthenware (tin-glazed) and empty
Measurements:
height 123 mm
diameter 65 mm
210 g
type:
albarello
credit:
Wellcome Trust