Antiques & Mid Century
Early 19th C. Italian Apothecary Painted Wooden Jar
$1,500.00
Early 19th C. Italian Apothecary Painted Wooden Jar
Details
A 19th century painted round Italian apothecary jar, labeled Oss Sepiae, which was used to store powdered cuttlebone (the internal shell of a cuttlefish). Powdered cuttlebone was a common ingredient in historical toothpowders due to its abrasive and mineral-rich properties.
Dimensions
12"H x 4"D
Early 19th C. Italian Apothecary Painted Wooden Jar
$1,500.00
Early 19th C. Italian Apothecary Painted Wooden Jar
Details
A 19th century painted round Italian apothecary jar, labeled Oss Sepiae, which was used to store powdered cuttlebone (the internal shell of a cuttlefish). Powdered cuttlebone was a common ingredient in historical toothpowders due to its abrasive and mineral-rich properties.
Dimensions
12"H x 4"D
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