Object Details
Description
This vase–shaped red clay container has an orange–colored glaze. It likely was used to store small amounts of an ointment.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
ID Number
1991.0664.1048
catalog number
M-06112
accession number
1991.0664
collector/donor number
SAP 824
catalog number
1991.0664.1048
Object Name
jar
Physical Description
ceramic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 8.8 cm x 6.6 cm; 3 15/32 in x 2 19/32 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_994511