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Ung: Bphonir:
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Ung: Bphonir:

18th century · ceramic (overall material)

From the collection of National Museum of American History. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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This waisted drug jar has a flared foot with a deep blue glaze over a white background. The jar is decorated with stylized flowers and leaves on the upper and lower shoulders. The label at the center of the waist is marked <i>Ung Bphonir.</i> The jar would have contained some type of unguentum, or ointment. This jar belongs to a set of drug containers seen in objects 1991.0664.0589 through 1991.0664.0596.

National Museum of American History’s own description
Credit lineUng: Bphonir:. 18th century. National Museum of American History, Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. CC0.

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