Object Details
Description
This tin glazed conical drug jar is decorated with two curved blue vines to form an oval cartouche. The interior of the cartouche is marked, “Vng. Alaba strin.” The jar would have contained Unguentum Alabastrinum, an ointment made from powdered alabaster, chamomile, rose petals, and wax that was used as an emollient.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Date made
1600 - 1699
ID Number
1991.0664.0859
accession number
1991.0664
catalog number
M-06071
collector/donor number
SAP 784
catalog number
1991.0664.0859.1
1991.0664.0859.2
Object Name
jar
Physical Description
ceramic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 23 cm x 13.5 cm; 9 1/16 in x 5 5/16 in
place made
Germany
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_993678