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Urinal

Date1700 - 1799

MediumGlass

DimensionsObject/Work: 178 x 113 mm
Object/Work: 90 x 65 mm (neck)

ClassificationsGrooming/cosmetic equipment

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Object numberC16058

DescriptionUrinal of colourless blown glass. It has a globular body, horizontal cone-like neck, and a flattened base.

Urinals were used by physicians to examine the urine of a patient. This practice of diagnosing by urine lead doctors to be nicknamed 'Piss-pots'.

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