Blue glazed earthenware storage jar

Made:
1801-1920 in Middle East
maker:
Unknown
Blue glazed earthenware jar with rim wrapped in newspaper

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Blue glazed earthenware jar with rim wrapped in newspaper
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Blue glazed earthenware jar with rim wrapped in newspaper, containing unidentified materia medica, glaze badly damaged, probably from Middle or Far east, 1801-1920

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A659356
Materials:
earthenware (glazed), wrapping, paper and wrapping, canvas
Measurements:
height 215 mm
rim: diameter 113 mm
body (approx.): diameter 148 mm
base: diameter 75 mm
type:
storage jars