Blue glazed earthenware jar containing some unidentified materia medica

Blue glazed earthenware jar containing some unidentified

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Blue glazed earthenware jar containing some unidentified
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Blue glazed earthenware jar containing some unidentified materia medica, jar has paper and canvas cover, probably from Middle or Far East, 1801-1920

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Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A659357
Materials:
earthenware (glazed), wrapping, canvas and wrapping, string
Measurements:
height 207 mm
rim: diameter 103 mm
body (approx.): diameter 143 mm
base: diameter 74 mm
type:
storage jars