Pharmacy pot

The uncommon of artemisia cina, "semen contra" comes from the latin "semen against vermes" or "seed against worms". The flower of this plant contains santonine, an effective dewormer. Large jar / bottle / pharmacy bottle of the xlxth century in blown glass, thick, blue, closed by a painted sheet metal lid of color "faux-bois marbré". Paris porcelain label (with fine gold borders) glued to gum arabic with inscription "covered semen-contract", neck diameter 4.5 cm, base diameter 8 cm, height 19 cm. The mark of the pontil and the presence of bubbles attest to its age. In its juice, in perfect condition.