Pewter canister of Theriac
- PART OF:
- Walnut medicine chest, 1775-1850
Pewter canister with screw top containing the ancient medical preparation 'Theriaca' or Theriac (contains opium). 52 mm x 23 mm diameter, 39g. Unknown maker, Italian, 1775-1850.
Details
- Category:
- Materia Medica & Pharmacology
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A67678 Pt18
- Measurements:
-
overall: 52 mm 23 mm, 39g
- type:
- medicine chest, container and opium
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust
