Accession No

1247

Brief Description

pharmacy syrup jar, French [attributed], 18th Century

Origin

France [attributed]

Maker

Class

medical

Earliest Date

1700

Latest Date

1800

Inscription Date

Material

ceramic (earthenware); metal (tin)

Dimensions

length 195mm; max diameter 180; height 215mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Inscription

‘S. Nymphe:’ (Syrup of Water Lilies)

Description Notes

Earthenware; tin glazed. Cobalt blue decoration. Everted rim on high neck. Round body; narrow waist, flared foot ring. Strap handle. Straight spout with loop between spout and neck. Inscription in black. Surrounded by oval wreath of flowers and foliage.

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