Dispensing pot for powdered quinine, Italy, 1801-1830, result 1 of 1

Dispensing pot for powdered quinine, Italy, 1801-1830

The Latin inscription in full painted on the front is Polvere China China, meaning “Quinine powder”. Quinine is used for pain relief and to prevent fevers and for a long time was the primary treatment for malaria. The earthenware dispensing pot has a lid to protect its contents and would have been used in a pharmacy to store or sell the powder. maker: Unknown maker Place made: Liguria, Italy

Image and original data from Wellcome Collection