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Syrup Jar
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Syrup Jar

17th century · ceramic (overall material)

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

About this work

This syrup jar has a slightly curved spout and an applied strap handle. It has blue, yellow and green floral and geometric designs on a white background. The bottom of the handle has an oval medallion. Dark colored gothic script circles the container. The base of the handle is decorated with an eagle with its wings spread, a castle and a running bull within an oval cartouche.

National Museum of American History’s own description
Credit lineSyrup Jar. 17th century. National Museum of American History, Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. CC0.

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