A pair of Savona maiolica albarelli 18th century

A pair of Savona maiolica albarelli 18th century, the waisted forms each painted with a seated figure wearing a blue hat and yellow coat, between butterflies and leafy branches, titled in blue with 'Ungt. Reffrig. Gal.' and 'Ungt. de. Staphisagr.', some restoration, 17cm. (2)

Unguent (ointment) of Refrigerans Galeni (made from white wax, chilled water and oil of roses or sweet almonds) was used as an emollient, while that made from the seeds of Stavesacre (Lousewort) was used in the treatment of lice.