Two pharmacy jars, 1723-1763.

Tin-glazed earthenware drug jar, peacock motif

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Tin-glazed earthenware drug jar, peacock motif
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Tin-glazed earthenware drug jar, peacock motif, used for hiera picra electuary, by the Porcelain Dish factory, Dutch, 1723-1763

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A42508
Materials:
earthenware (tin-glazed)
Measurements:
overall: 178 mm x 103 mm x 103 mm,
type:
drug jars