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Large Pair of Antique 'Paris Porcelain' Apothecary Jars with Latin Inscriptions

About the Item

A Large Pair of Paris Porcelain Apothecary Jars The glazed and fired porcelain lidded jars with vibrant colours; the contents described as 'Ung' for unguentum (meaning ointment in Latin), and 'Hydrar' for hydrargyrum (meaning mercury in Latin). French, circa 1880
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Diameter: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 100321stDibs: LU954741460452

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