Post-Medieval — 1636-1665; mid-17th century
Phial
Small glass phial with fire-rounded flaring rim, narrow neck, angular shoulder and cylindrical body. There is a vestigial kick on the base 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:
- 35.179/6
- Object name:
- phial
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- Production date:
- 1636-1665; mid-17th century
- Material:
glass
- Measurements/duration:
- H 45 mm, DM 28 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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