Tin glazed earthenware drug jar

Made:
1701-1750 in England

Tin glazed earthenware drug jar, used for Damocrates' confection, i.e. mithridatium, unsigned, English, 1701-1750

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A42815
Materials:
earthenware (tin glazed)
Measurements:
overall: Height = 176 mm x Diameter = 150 mm,
type:
drug jar
credit:
Foster