[Ansteorra] wax inside of period drinking vessels

[Maleah]

Sorry folks, I fell into another one of those 21st centuryisms, paraffin = 
wax. The vessels I saw in the V&A were wax-lined, most probably beeswax but 
the card identifying them was not specific about the wax. They were labeled 
as medicinal containers. My best guess assumption would be to protect the 
contents from moisture etc. to retain potency, but that is an assumption 
based on my 21st century medical knowledge. Thanks for all who gave input to 
this discussion. One of the things this list is supposed to be for, 
disseminating knowledge.

Hashieka Maleah
(that's Baroness for all you Franks)