Collection Highlights
George Washington (1732-1799)
ca. 1785-1828
1832.4
Painted plaster
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Apothecary bottle
Object name
Apothecary bottle
Date
17th century
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 9 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. ( 23.5 x 10.8 cm )
Description
Wheel thrown cylindrical buff tin-glazed earthenware jar with concaved sides, circular foot and neck; hand- painted underglaze blue with yellow and brown over glaze; head of a women (?) in medallion with elaborate scrolling surround on one side and green acanthus leaf decoration on other.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Fenwick Beekman
Object Number
1954.21a
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
