Accession No

1299

Brief Description

pharmacy ointment jar; English; late 18th century

Origin

England

Maker

Class

medical

Earliest Date

1750

Latest Date

1800

Inscription Date

Material

ceramic (creamware)

Dimensions

height 205mm; maximum diameter 140mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Inscription

‘Ung:cerufs:acet.’ (Acetate of lead)

Description Notes

Creamware (earthenware with cream slip). Urn shape with everted rim; bulbous tapering body with flared foot rim. Hollowed glazed base. Inscription surrounded by wreath of foliage in cobalt blue.

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