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Pharmacy Bottle
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Pharmacy bottles that lined the shelves of Renaissance pharmacies often held medicinal herbs, spices, and ointments. The inscription on this bottle reads SCABIOS, or “scabious water,” which may refer to a teasel root compound that was used to clean and decontaminate velvet.
| Artist / Maker | Italy, Papal States, Faenza |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1500–1510 |
| Culture / Origin | Italy, Papal States, Faenza |
| Medium | tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica) |
| Dimensions | Overall: 38.8 cm (15 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Ceramic |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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