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Syrup Jar, by Johannes Pennis?, Delft?, c. 1680-1730

Inventory Number 50603


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.50603

Item type
Object
Provenance
Bequeathed by G.H. Gabb.
Primary inscriptions
"P" with a dot on top [on the base which is the mark of Johannes Pennis, potter of the 'De Porceleyne Schotel' factory in Delft. "OXIM: DCHILL:" [oxymel scilliticum, oxymel of squills].
Physical material
Glazed earthenware
Dimensions
Height: 230mm Width: 140mm Depth: 180mm Weight: 934g
Inventory No
50603
Accession Number
1949-15/3

Description

Blue and white jar with spout and handle and a pedestal-like base, decorated with design of name of drug in a cartouche surrounded by two peacocks and a basket of fruit (obscured by the spout) and beneath by a cherub's head and two bunches of fruit.