Earthenware drug jar

Made:
1820-1860 in Longport
maker:
Davenport

Earthenware drug jar, black transfer decoration, metal label round neck bearing inscription "SAPON(?) VERDE," by Davenport, English, 1820-1860

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A643169
Materials:
earthenware
Measurements:
height 150 mm
diameter 127 mm
type:
drug jars

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