Artefact
Artefact
Credit Line
collection of the Mackelvie Trust Board, 1968, on loan to Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1968.117, K1860
Public Access Text
Drug jars like this were used to store dry medicines. The central panel with crucifix surmounted by crown, diadem and crucifix is likely to be the armorial shield of the monastic catholic orders.
Primary Maker
Place
Date
Circa 1600-1700
Technique
Period
Signature/marks
Mackelvie on object label
Media
Measurement Description
height 265 x diameter 110 mm
Measurement Reading
Classification
Last Update
02 Feb 2023
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