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Drug Jar, Turin, 19th Century
Inventory Number:	43265
Object Type:
Place Created:	Turin Italy Europe
Brief Description:	Polychrome drug jar decorated with image of female figure accompanied by two children and surrounded by flower and foliage designs. Inscribed: "HOSP.MAI.CHAR.CIV.NOV" "Philon.rom". The inscription is said to mean: philonium romanum, a hypnotic medicament made from opium and other ingredients.
Primary Inscriptions:	"HOSP.MAI.CHAR.CIV.NOV" "Philon.rom"
Collection Group:
Material(s):	Glazed earthenware
Dimensions:	Height Width Depth Diameter Unit 180 125 mm
Narratives Inventory no. 43265 - Former Display Label Gallery Information Sheet about Drug Jars

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