Drug jar

SMG00225755

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SMG00225755
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Drug jar, tin glazed earthenware, songbird motif, used for populeum ointment, inscription "U:POPULNEUM", English, 1720-1780

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A634406
Materials:
earthenware (tin glazed), including base
Measurements:
height 187 mm
diameter 148 mm
type:
drug jars