Object ID Number:
PH337
Object Name:
Kino Jar
Manufacturer:
Bogen, Germany
Manufactured from:
1870
Manufactured to:
1900
Description / History:
19th century ceramic pharmacy jar with lid. Jar is labeled KINO and includes hand painted leaves and crown in blue and gold. Bottom of jar is labeled Kr. I 250, Bogen Germany. Lid of jar is rimmed in gold. The glaze on the jar shows extensive cracks
KINO is a dark red resin obtained from various tropical plants and used as an astringent. Recently, kino has been linked to a 19th century recipe for the "Elixir of Life", classed as a miracle cure, enabling people to avoid death. In addition to Kino, the recipe includes several herbs as well as a large amount of alcohol.
KINO is a dark red resin obtained from various tropical plants and used as an astringent. Recently, kino has been linked to a 19th century recipe for the "Elixir of Life", classed as a miracle cure, enabling people to avoid death. In addition to Kino, the recipe includes several herbs as well as a large amount of alcohol.
Dimensions:
H–4 Dia–2.75 inches
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