Cylindrical drug jar

Cylindrical drug jar

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Cylindrical drug jar, tin glazed earthenware, used for mercury pills, perhaps Dutch, 1701-1800

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Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A633782
Materials:
earthenware (tin glazed), blue
Measurements:
height 102 mm
diameter 88 mm
type:
drug jars
credit:
Maison Chauvel