ELL LENITIVO

ELL LENITIVO

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Description
This albarello has a matte glaze with a central decoration of a crane on one leg inside a golden shield. The top of the jar bears a heart shaped symbol topped by a cross, with an “A” in the center. This mark likely denoted the apothecary that owned the jar. The jar is marked “ELL LENITIVO” and would have contained a lenitive electuary, a paste that was used as a laxative.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
jar
albarello
Physical Description
ceramic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 23 cm x 14 cm; 9 1/16 in x 5 1/2 in
ID Number
1991.0664.0618
catalog number
M-05830
accession number
1991.0664
collector/donor number
SAP 542
catalog number
1991.0664.0618
Credit Line
Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
subject
Pharmacy
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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