Drug jar for Philonium Romanum

Made:
1700-1770 in Netherlands
maker:
Unknown
Tin glazed earthenware drug jar, peacock motif

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Tin glazed earthenware drug jar, peacock motif
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Tin glazed earthenware drug jar, peacock motif, used for Philonium Romanum electuary. 183 mm x 108 mm diameter, 618 g. Produced by a Delft factory, Dutch, 1700-1770.

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A639825
Materials:
empty and earthenware (tin-glazed)
Measurements:
height 183 mm
diameter 108 mm
613 g
type:
drug jars
credit:
Wellcome Trust