English and European Ceramics and Glass - 13 Sep 2016
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An Italian maiolica drug jar or albarello c.1720-40
An Italian maiolica drug jar or albarello c.1720-40, probably Naples, painted in blue with a winged figure holding a sword and scales, standing on the back of the recumbent devil, inscribed 'Ung. Di Piombo', 19.2cm.
Ointment of lead also included antimony, rose oil, turpentine and yellow wax, and was used in the treatment of ulcers.
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