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Drug Jug, Turin?, 18th Century

Inventory Number 40002


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.40002

Subject
Medicine
Item type
Object
Provenance
Made for the Ospedale Maggiore della Carita in Novara.
Primary inscriptions
"HOSP.MAI.CHAR.CIV.NOV." "S.Violar"
Physical material
Glazed earthenware
Object type
Drug jar
Dimensions
Height: 185mm Width: 142mm Depth: 205mm Weight: 782g
Inventory No
40002

Description

Polychrome syrup jar with spout and handle, decorated with floral design and human figures.  Said to be used to contain syrup of violets.