Antique Porcelain Apothecary Jar with Lid

Collection of antique apothecary jars, sold individually

A charming antique white glazed porcelain apothecary jar featuring bold black serif script: “Zinksalbe”, or “zinc ointment,” once used in 19th-century European pharmacies. Likely German in origin, each jar comes with its original domed lid and was used to store medicinal pastes or powders. These jars are beautifully minimal yet full of historical character.

• “Rad. Gentian.” – Gentian root

• “Ungt. leniens” – Softening ointment

• “Pastill. Kal. chloric.” – Potassium chlorate lozenges

• “Syr. Cichor. comp.” – Compound chicory syrup

• “Sal carolin. fact. cryst.” – Crystallized Carolina salt

• “Ungt. Hydrarg. alb.” – White mercury ointment (yikes, yes, really!

  • Origin: Germany or Central Europe, c. 1890–1920

  • Dimensions: 6 1/4" H x 4" Diameter

  • Material: Glazed porcelain

  • Condition: Very good antique condition with minor wear or faint staining appropriate to age. No cracks or chips noted.

  • Sold Individually

  • Use them to store cotton pads, tea bags, or dried herbs — or simply let them lend a clinical-cool vibe to your shelf or bathroom.