A wide-mouthed ceramic vessel favored by apothecaries and healers for storing unguents, balms, and medicinal salves. The shallow bowl shape allows easy access to the cream without dipping fingers repeatedly, and a press-in wooden or waxed lid keeps the ointment from drying or oxidizing. Standard equipment in a physician’s or herbalist’s kit.
Jar, ointment, large
Wide-mouthed ceramic vessel for apothecaries storing balms and salves.