Apothecary Jar

18th century

This blown and molded square-shaped bottle has a narrow neck and flared lip. The baked white enamel shield is framed by stylized blue leaves with red and yellow flowers. A yellow crown sits atop the shield with the letter "B" inscribed on it. The jar’s label also has the alchemical symbol for spirits at the top with two symbols for calx (a metallic oxide powder) and a symbol for radices (roots) below.