National Museum of American History
SEDATiV
17th-18th century
This wide mouth glass jar has a flattened collar and applied round foot. The clear blown glass container has a baked enamel cartouche with a white medallion framed by blue stylized vines and topped by a yellow crown. It is marked <i>SEDATiV</i> below the alchemical symbol for Pulvis, or powder.
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