Rib Mouled Glass Cupping Jar c1820

Description

Heading : 19th century glass cupping jar
Date : c1820
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Body : Upper hollow knop which is open to the main body. moulded form with a thickened rim
Pontil : Moulded
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 3 1/4 inches tall and approximately 2 1/4 inches in diameter
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 95 Grams

Additional Information : The upper knop was used to prise the cup from the “patient”. Cupping is an ancient technique dating back to ancient Greece and China whereby “cups” or “jars” would be heated with an open flame or hot water and placed on the bare skin of the chest or back of the patient. As it cooled it created a partial vacuum and this was alleged to remove “vapours” from the patient. They were made in many sizes with 18th century examples having folded rims and later examples having thickened rims.

References : British Glass 1800-1914 By Charles R. Hajdamach – Page 380 Plate 347.