National Museum of American History
AQ Violar
18th century
This bulbous drug container has a flared rim with a pinched spout. It is marked <i>AQ Violar</i> and would have contained violet water. George Urdang, author of <i>The Squibb ancient Pharmacy Catalogue</i> attributes this jar to 18th century Venice.
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