Jar Of Ointment

Jar Of Ointment

Ceramic jar with lid containing dry ointment Ceramic jar has black glaze on exterior the bottom has recessed lip and has two Chinese characters impressed into the clay and a column of Chinese characters written in black ink. Top has slightly rounded dome and has a chip out of one side. A red paper band runs around both the base and the lid and was originally a seal. The top has a paper label with hand written Chinese characters in black ink. Inside the dark brown ointment has congealed. This ointment was intended as a cure all.

1997.055.148