Tin-glazed earthenware syrup jar

Tin-glazed earthenware syrup jar, polychrome decoration Tin-glazed earthenware syrup jar, polychrome decoration Tin-glazed earthenware syrup jar, polychrome decoration

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Tin-glazed earthenware syrup jar, polychrome decoration
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London.

Tin-glazed earthenware syrup jar, polychrome decoration
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London.

Tin-glazed earthenware syrup jar, polychrome decoration
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London.

Tin-glazed earthenware syrup jar, polychrome decoration, possibly from Castelli, probably 17th century

This syrup jar is highly decorated, with a green and yellow floral design with blue accents. At the front is a religious figure with a halo, and a large bird with a crown.

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A42652
Materials:
earthenware (tin-glazed)
Measurements:
overall: 238 mm x 152 mm x 200 mm,
type:
syrup jars
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust