Syrup Jar
National Museum of American History

Syrup Jar

18th century

ceramic (overall material)
National Museum of American History
CC0 — Public Domain
National Museum of American History

This syrup jar has an ovoid body with a straight spout has a grayish-white glaze with a blue wreath and crown. Similar examples can be found in several German museums. Containers with blank labels could be filled with different ingredients depending on the apothecaries needs. When the contents of the jars were replaced, apothecaries would write the appropriate name in the medallion. Urdan attributes this syrup jar to either to the town of Ansbach or Bayreuth both located in Northern Bravaria.

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