Syrup of Byzantium (1532)

Object/Artifact

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Dr. Robert Greenspan's Medical History Museum

Name/Title

Syrup of Byzantium (1532)

Description

Syrup of Byzantium has been very popular for centuries probably because it contained a number of medications mixed with honey. Constantinople was the capital of the Byzantine empire at the time this container was made.

Made/Created

Time Period

16th Century

Dimensions

Height

8 in

Width

7 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Date Examined

Jul 14, 2026

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

July 14, 2026

Updated By

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Update Date

August 26, 2026