BALS ARCAE

18th century

This blown and molded square-shaped bottle has a narrow neck and a flared lip. The Roman numeral <i>V</i> has been etched into the shoulder of the jar. The baked white enamel shield is framed by stylized blue leaves with yellow and red flowers. A yellow crown sits atop the shield. The jar’s label reads <i>BALS ARCÆ.</i> This jar would have contained balsam of arcæus which was used as a dressing for wounds.