VesselsGerman19th century

Apothecary Jar (with Cover)

19th century

Classification

Vessels

Technique

Painted

Medium

Glass

Culture

German

Century

19th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Busch-Reisinger Museum

Dimensions

45.72 cm (18 in.)

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