Object Details
Description
This albarello drug jar depicts two lions flanking a cartouche topped by a crown. The interior of the cartouche has a cross at center and the letter P at the left and the letter A on the right. The jar is very similar in style to the ones seen in objects 1991.0664.0669–.0673. The jar is labeled “Ex. Absint” in black gothic text. The jar would have contained an extract of absinthe, made from wormwood, and used as a stimulating tonic, stomachic (appetite and digestive aid), diuretic, and emmenagogue (to stimulate menstrual flow).
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
date made
18th century
ID Number
1991.0664.0673
accession number
1991.0664
catalog number
M-05885
collector/donor number
SAP 597
catalog number
1991.0664.0673
Object Name
jar
Other Terms
jar; Pharmaceutical Container
Physical Description
ceramic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 12.5 cm x 8.7 cm; 4 29/32 in x 3 7/16 in
Related Publication
Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Pharmacy
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_993628