Early 19th C. Italian Apothecary Painted Wooden Jar

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Early 19th C. Italian Apothecary Painted Wooden Jar Details A 19th century painted round Italian apothecary jar, labeled Oss Sepiae, which was used to store powdered cuttlebone (th e internal shell of a cuttlefish). Powdered cuttlebone was a common ingredient in historical toothpowders due to its abrasive and mineral-rich properties. Dimensions 12"H x 4"D Show more