Drug jar for Salomonis opiate

SMG00231771 Polychrome tin glazed earthenware albarello

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Polychrome tin glazed earthenware albarello
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Polychrome tin glazed earthenware albarello used for Salomonis opiate (OPIATA SALOMONIS). 234 mm x 110 mm diameter, 1023g. The jar is decorated in blue, yellow, brown and green glazes with leaf motifs and human faces. Unknown maker, French, first half of 17th century.

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A43093
Materials:
empty and earthenware (tin-glazed)
type:
albarello
credit:
Wellcome Trust