1962.0673 Apothecary pot or jar, view 1
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Apothecary pot or jar (Dry drug jar)

  • Category:

    Ceramics

  • Place of Origin:

    England, United Kingdom, Europe

  • Date:

    1700-1730

  • Materials:

    Earthenware (delftware, faience); Tin glaze

  • Techniques:

    Thrown, Painted

  • Museum Object Number:

    1962.0673


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1962.0673

Object Name

Apothecary pot or jar (Dry drug jar)

Category

Ceramics

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1700-1730

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Body, exterior; Handpainted in underglaze blue "P:STOM:CU:GUM"
2. Label; Underside; Buf-colored, circular paper label with a scalloped edge and no text

Subjects

Apothecary; Pharmacy; Medical

Materials

Earthenware (delftware, faience); Tin glaze

Techniques

Thrown, Painted

Dimensions (inches)

3.64 (H) , 3.1 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

9.25 (H) , 7.8 (Diam)

Measurement Notes

Diameter was measured at widest point.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Web Site] Grigsby, Leslie B. 03//2021 Winterthur Primer: To Your Health! Medicine, Objects & History. InCollect 2021 https://www.incollect.com/articles/winterthur-primer-to-your-health-medicine-objects-history
Published: fig. 5
[Article] Grigsby, Leslie B. 03//2021 Winterthur Primer: To Your Health! Medicine, Objects & History. Antiques and Fine Art. 90-95.
Published: p. 92, fig. 5