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Mel Rosa Sem
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This syrup jar has a straight spout and an applied strap handle with blue and purple decorative motifs over a white glaze similar to 1991.0664.0643. The label in the center of the vessel is marked <i>Mel Rosa Sem</i> which would be a concoction of Rose seeds and honey. George Urdang, author of <i>The Squibb ancient Pharmacy Catalogue</i> attributes this jar to 18th century Venice.
National Museum of American History’s own descriptionCredit lineMel Rosa Sem. 18th century. National Museum of American History, Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. CC0.
