Accession No

1237

Brief Description

pharmacy syrup jar, Italian [attributed], late 16th Century

Origin

Italy [attributed]

Maker

Class

medical

Earliest Date

1550

Latest Date

1600

Inscription Date

Material

ceramic (earthenware); metal (tin)

Dimensions

length 185mm; max diameter 180; height 135mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Inscription

‘s.d.lupulis’ (Gothic script)(Syrup of Hops)

Description Notes

Earthenware; tin glazed. Cobalt Blue decoration. Slightly pink tint in the glaze. High neck; everted rim. Strap handle. Straight spout; bulbous body with flared foot rim. Ornamental pattern of stylised flowers on thin coiling stems surrounded by dots (typical of Faenza 1530 (c) - single colour late 16th century. See Drey p. 48) (Spout chipped). Glaze bubbled inside neck.

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