Cylindrical drug jar

Made:
1831-1900 in Paris
maker:
Lefebure et compagnie

Cylindrical drug jar, false porcelain, used for double mercury ointment, by Lefebure et compagnie, 13 rue de l'Odeon, Paris, France, 1831-1900.

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A115846
Materials:
porcelain (false, polychrome and gilt)
Measurements:
with lid: height 262 mm
diameter 125 mm
type:
drug jars
credit:
Bellet, E.

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