Pewter canister of Diascorde
- PART OF:
- Walnut medicine chest, 1775-1850
Pewter canister with screw top containing the ancient medical preparation 'Diascorde' (contains opium). 52 mm x 23 mm diameter, 31g. Unknown maker, Italian, 1775-1850.
Details
- Category:
- Materia Medica & Pharmacology
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A67678 Pt20
- Measurements:
-
overall: 52 mm 23 mm, 31g
- type:
- medicine chest, container and opium
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust