English delftware drug jar

Made:
1670-1680

English delftware drug jar, belvester shaped, decorated in blue and white with the winged angel pattern, labelled AVREV. (The Golden Ointment), used to treat open wounds, 1670-1680

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Object Number:
1988-538
Materials:
ceramic (delftware)
Measurements:
overall: 187 mm 142 mm, .76 kg
type:
drug jars
credit:
Sotheby's (New Bond St)