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Leech jars

Scope note

Containers for keeping leeches, usually inscribed or labeled, and having some form of a pierced cover.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000220896

Broader Terms used

<apothecary containers>

Term used for

jars, leech
leech-jars

Equivalent Terms used

leech jar

Created

13yrs ago

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