Stoneware drug jar for opium

Made:
1816-1837 in England

Brown stoneware drug jar, cylindrical with japanned metal lid, moulded Royal Coat-of-arms and painted label on side, "OPIUM OPT:" with traces remaining. 170 mm x 137 mm diameter, 1164 g. Unknown maker, English, early nineteenth century.

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A643065
Materials:
stoneware, tin, opium, trace and complete
type:
drug jars and opium
credit:
Wellcome Trust