Post-Medieval — 17th century
Phial
Small glass phial with uneven fire-rounded rim, long tapering neck, angular shoulders and squarish body with slight kick and unpolished pontil mark. It was probably made in the Kent or Surrey weald. Phials of this sort were used by apothecaries and physicians to store medicines.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 80.271/17
- Object name:
- phial
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- 17th century
- Material:
glass
- Measurements/duration:
- H 54 mm, DM 38 mm, H 50 mm, DM 29 mm (overall)
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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