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Albarello Drug Jar, Italian, Probably 17th Century

Inventory Number 52928


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.52928

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
"BENGIOINI"
Physical material
Glazed earthenware
Object type
Drug jar
Dimensions
Diameter: 105mm Height: 210mm Weight: 767g
Inventory No
52928

Description

A tall jar decorated with various colours, showing the images of lions and winged figures. Used for storing gum benzoin.