Drug jar for zinc oxide ointment containing traces of ointment
- PART OF:
- 7 pink earthenware drug jars
Drug jar for zinc oxide ointment containing traces of ointment, pink and white ceramic jar labelled "UNG: ZINCI OX:" white label with red and gold border.
Labels on pharmacy jars are often abbreviated or shortened words in English or Latin. 'Ung Zini Oxi' translates to zinc oxide unguent. Unguents are preparations used on the skin for rashes, burns or ulcers. Zinc oxide is recommended by the National Health Service for its soothing and cooling properties and prevention of infection. Although known by different names, zinc oxide has been used for thousands of years for its medical and non-medical properties.
Details
- Category:
- Medical Ceramic-ware
- Object Number:
- 1979-24 Pt3
- Materials:
- ceramic (unspecified), paint and materia medica
- type:
- drug jars
- credit:
- Gibson, John P
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