National Museum of American History
Vng. Alaba strin
1600 - 1699
This tin glazed conical drug jar is decorated with two curved blue vines to form an oval cartouche. The interior of the cartouche is marked, “Vng. Alaba strin.” The jar would have contained Unguentum Alabastrinum, an ointment made from powdered alabaster, chamomile, rose petals, and wax that was used as an emollient.
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