Apothecary Jar

Mexican

ca. 1700

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Apothecary Jar
Date: ca. 1700
Geography: Made in Puebla, Mexico
Culture: Mexican
Medium: Tin-glazed earthenware
Dimensions: H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Robert W. de Forest, 1911
Object Number: 11.87.9
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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