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On Display: House - Hart Room
Apothecary pot or jar (Dry drug jar)
1700-1730
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (delftware, faience)
- Tin glaze
Museum Object Number
1962.0673
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1962.0673
Object Name
Apothecary pot or jar (Dry drug jar)
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1700-1730
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Body, exterior
Inscription: Handpainted in underglaze blue "P:STOM:CU:GUM"
Type: Label
Location: Underside
Inscription: Buf-colored, circular paper label with a scalloped edge and no text
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Apothecary
- Pharmacy
- Medical
Materials
- Earthenware (delftware, faience)
- Tin glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
3.64 (H) x 3.1 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
9.25 (H) x 7.8 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Diameter was measured at widest point.