Majolica syrup jar labelled 'ACQVA DI RISO' [rice water]

Date
Circa 1700
 Description
Acqva di Riso is rice water, and was used for skin diseases or diarrhoeal complaints.
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Object detail

Date
Circa 1700
Medium
earthenware, glaze
Measurements
18.0 x 19.1 x 16.8 cm
Accession Number
MHM2009.3
Credit line
Gift of the Estate of Mr Graham Roseby, 2009
Inscriptions
name/inscriptions ▫ 'ACQVA DI RISO' ▫ 0 - Whole
maker's mark ▫ under handle: appears to be a fir tree beside two smaller marks ▫ 0 - Whole
Object Type
equipment
Named Collection
Roseby Collection
Medical History Museum Category
Medical and Surgical Equipment and Instruments
Museum
Medical History Museum

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