Tin glazed earthenware drug jar

Made:
1750-1780
SMG00225769

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Tin glazed earthenware drug jar, freely interpreted songbird motif, used for electuary of water germander, perhaps, inscription "ELECT:E'SCORDIO", Liverpool, English, 1750-1780

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A639817
Materials:
earthenware (tin-glazed)
type:
drug jars