Tin-glazed earthenware drug jar

Tin-glazed earthenware drug jar, inscribed RVTAE:'

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Tin-glazed earthenware drug jar, inscribed RVTAE:'
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Tin-glazed earthenware drug jar, inscribed "RVTAE:", decorated with angel motif, English, possibly Lambeth, 17th century

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A643564
Materials:
earthenware (tin-glazed)
Measurements:
height 178 mm
diameter 140 mm
type:
drug jars