Ex. Absint.

18th century

This albarello drug jar depicts two lions flanking a cartouche topped by a crown. The interior of the cartouche has a cross at center and the letter P at the left and the letter A on the right. The jar is very similar in style to the ones seen in objects 1991.0664.0669–.0673. The jar is labeled “Ex. Absint” in black gothic text. The jar would have contained an extract of absinthe, made from wormwood, and used as a stimulating tonic, stomachic (appetite and digestive aid), diuretic, and emmenagogue (to stimulate menstrual flow).