Drug jar for Salomonis opiate

Made:
1750-1850 in France
maker:
Unknown
Drug jar for Salomonis opiate

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Pharmacy storage jar, polychrome faience glaze, used for salomonis opiate (OPIATA SALOMONIS). 240 mm x 135 mm diamter, 1023g. Unknown maker, France, perhaps Sceaux, 1750-1800.

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A633242
Materials:
earthenware and empty
Measurements:
with lid: height 240 mm
diameter 135 mm
1023 g
type:
storage jars
credit:
Wellcome Trust

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