Leech Jar

Date Made: ca mid-1800s

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United Kingdom: England, Staffordshire

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Credit Line: From Smith Kline and French Laboratories

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MG.M-11504.02Catalog Number: M-11504Accession Number: 263554

Object Name: jar, leech, apothecaryJar LeechOther Terms: Jar Leech; Containers

Physical Description: ceramic (lid material)ceramic (overall material)Measurements: overall: 17 7/8 in x 12 in x 9 in; 45.4025 cm x 30.48 cm x 22.86 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b0-e9ea-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1693977

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