Drug Jar
third quarter of 18th century (made)
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Drug jar, 'Confectio Alchermes' painted on front, made in Italy, tin-glazed earthenware, third quarter of 18th century
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware |
| Brief description | Drug jar, 'Confectio Alchermes' painted on front, made in Italy, tin-glazed earthenware, third quarter of 18th century |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Confectio Alchermes' (Painted on the front. A Polypharmaceutical preparation named after the kermes insect, one of its ingredients.) |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Miss D. B. Simpson |
| Production | Attribution and dating supplied by Prof. Guido Ferris |
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| Accession number | C.69-1977 |
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| Record created | July 16, 2008 |
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