Earthenware polychrome maiolica glazed syrup jug with spout and foot used for poppy syrup (S. d. papavero) now empty. 190 mm x 140mm diameter, 979 g. Unknown maker, Italian, possibly Ligurian, 17th-18th century.
Details
- Category:
- Medical Ceramic-ware
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A42590
- Materials:
- whole, pottery (polychrome maiolica)
- type:
- syrup jars
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust