Cylindrical lidded pharmacy jar

Made:: 1750-1820 in France

maker:: Unknown

Cylindrical lidded pharmacy jar, French, 1750-1820
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Cylindrical lidded pharmacy jar, French, 1750-1820, blue and white faience, used for disposing unguent

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Category:: Medical Ceramic-ware

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A42924

Materials:: whole, earthenware (tin-glazed), blue and white

Measurements:: with lid: height 244 mm
diameter 144 mm

type:: storage jars

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Cylindrical lidded pharmacy jar

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