File:Drug jar for Egyptian ointment, Italy, 1585 Wellcome L0057187.jpg

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Drug jar for Egyptian ointment, Italy, 1585
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Drug jar for Egyptian ointment, Italy, 1585
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The Italian inscription painted on to this earthenware jar VNGTO.D.EGIPTIACO translates as “Egyptian ointment”. It consists of two parts honey and one part vinegar, with a good dose of verdigris – the green layer that forms on copper – added in. The mixture was then heated. Once cooled, it could be applied to treat a number of skin complaints, including ulcers.

It is thought the ointment was either invented in Egypt or was popular there, giving the mixture its name.

maker: Unknown maker

Place made: Italy

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Keywords: albarello; Gas Gangrene; earthenware; Ulcer
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  • Library reference: Science Museum A43260
  • Photo number: L0057187
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