Blue earthenware jar

Blue earthenware jar, roughly glazed

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Blue earthenware jar, roughly glazed
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Blue earthenware jar, roughly glazed,with canvas and paper wrapping, containing unidentified materia medica, 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:
A659359
Materials:
earthenware (glazed), wrapping, paper, newspaper, wrapping, canvas and wrapping, string
Measurements:
height 210 mm
rim: diameter 117 mm
body: diameter 150 mm
base: diameter 70 mm
type:
storage jars