Cylindrical drug jar

Made:
1751-1850 in France
maker:
Unknown
Cylindrical drug jar

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Cylindrical drug jar, tin-glazed earthenware, used for Egyptian ointment, probably French, 1751-1851

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A42890
Materials:
earthenware (tin-glazed), blue
Measurements:
height 247 mm
diameter 140 mm
type:
drug jars