Pair of Spanish albarelli, c1700, labelled /1 Rad.
- Made:
- c. 1700 in Spain
Pair of Spanish albarelli, c1700, labelled /1 Rad. Repotic, root of rhapontic rhubarb; used to treat women suffering from oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea; /2 Se. Citrulli, watermelon seeds; citrulline is a known stimulator of nitric oxide, thought to relax and expand blood vessels, that may increase libido
Details
- Category:
- Medical Ceramic-ware
- Object Number:
- 1985-2252
- type:
- albarelli
- taxonomy:
-
- furnishing and equipment
- container - receptacle
- drug jar
- credit:
- Christie, Manson and Woods Limited
