apothecary jar

Old medicine vessel

An apothecary jar is a decorative container, typically ceramic or glass with a lid, originally used by pharmacists to store herbs, medicines, and compounds.

The classic form has a wide mouth, bulbous body, and often features labels or ornamental designs.

Today they serve mainly as decorative storage: She kept cotton balls in an apothecary jar on the bathroom counter.

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Opposites
historical vs modern pharmaceutical containers

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Medication storage container

blister pack · prescription bottle · medicine bottle · bubble pack · IV bag

decorative/specialized vs utilitarian/generic containers

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Synthetic material enclosing products

Tupperware · cardboard box · garbage bag · tin can

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G