Pewter container of 'Theriaque'

Made:
1731-1790 in France

Pewter container with screw top containing 'Theriaque', or Theriac. 72 mm x 35 mm diameter, 108 g. Unknown maker, French, 1731-1790.

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A657743 Pt11
Materials:
pewter, opium and complete
Measurements:
overall: 72 mm 35 mm, 108g
type:
container and opium
credit:
Wellcome Trust