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Syrup Drug Jar, Deruta or Faenza, 1570

Inventory Number 54605


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.54605

Item type
Object
Provenance
Bequeathed by G.H. Gabb
Primary inscriptions
"SY D'ENDIVIA / 1570"
Physical material
Glazed earthenware
Object type
Drug jar
Dimensions
Height: 225mm Width: 165mm Depth: 227mm Weight: 1290g
Inventory No
54605
Accession Number
1949-15

Description

Polychrome drug jar decorated with a coat of arms surrounded by foliage. There is a twisted section connecting the opening of the jar to the spout. Inscribed "SY D'ENDIVIA / 1570". Said to be used to contain syrup of endive.