Object Details
- Description
- Tin-glazed drug jar decorated with a cobalt blue festoon. Atop the festoon is a hand holding Caduceus, the staff of Esculapius, and below it is a group of musical instruments. A rectangular green and ivory paper label is glued to the back of the jar. The writing on the label is illegible.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- maker
- H.A. Piccardt
- Date made
- 19th Century
- 1700 - 1750
- Credit Line
- Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
- Physical Description
- ceramic (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 11.5 cm x 8 cm; 4 1/2 in x 3 1/8 in
- Object Name
- Jar
- Other Terms
- Jar; Pharmaceutical Container
