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What is an apothecary jar?
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In countries where apothecaries are still in use, apothecary jars are small covered containers (usually porcelain or clay) used to house and store medicines. In other countries, they're used for spices, grains, or candies.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Seguso Vietri Italian Mid-Century Large Glass Apothecary Jar
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Large Urn Shaped Clear Glass Apothecary Jar with a cover having a large ball
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
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Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of vintage elegance to your decor with this stunning pair of tortoise glass apothecary
Category
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Materials
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Vintage Blown Glass Apothecary Jar with Decorative Sugar Glaze and Matching Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage hand-blown heavy bottom glass apothecary jar with decorative sugar glaze and matching lid
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
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Rare Cenedese Amber 'Corroso' Glass Apothecary Jar with Lid Murano, Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Venetian Murano amber colored / coloured glass Apothecary jar or urn with lid with an acid etched
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
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Rare Set of Twelve 19th Century French Blue Glass Apothecary Jars & Bottles
Located in London, GB
A Rare Set of 12 Turquoise Glass Apothecary Jars & Bottles
With original opaline labels and tole
Category
Antique 19th Century French Jars
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
French Louis-Philippe Period 1840s Glass Apothecary Jars with Latin Labels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Six French glass apothecary lidded jars from the mid-19th century, priced and sold individually
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Jars
Materials
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