Round block of opium, with slice missing, paper label: 'TURKISH OPIUM'

Made:
1801-1926 in Turkey
maker:
Unknown

Round block of opium, with slice missing, wrapped in leaves. Approx. 110 mm diamter, 514 g. Paper label underneath reads, ' TURKISH OPIUM.' Unknown maker, Turkey, probably 19th century.

Details

Category:
Experimental Chemistry
Object Number:
1926-787/1
Materials:
leaf and opium
Measurements:
overall: 110 mm, 514g
type:
specimen and opium
credit:
Donated by T and H Smith Limited

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