Apothecary Jar, ELEC DIACORUM

18th century

This urn-shaped blown glass drug container has a flared foot. The mouth of the jar is covered and tied to the container by a piece of string. The label, applied with a cold paint technique in the Rococo-style. The white escutcheon is outlined in gold and framed with vines of red and blue flowers. The label is marked,<i>ELEC DIACORUM</i>. Jars 1991.0664.406 through 1991.0664.0408 contained Electuaries, a blend of various herbs, water, honey and sugar which form a paste.