A pair of Italian maiolica small albarelli or pill jars mid 18th century

A pair of Italian maiolica small albarelli or pill jars mid 18th century, the waisted forms inscribed 'PILL EUFORBIO' and ' TROC ALCHECHE', within blue foliate scrolls picked out in yellow and ochre, on a pale blue ground in the berettino manner, some chipping, 13.5cm. (2)

Euphorbia is a herb used for treatment of asthma and bronchitis. The other jar contained cherry lozenges used, as today, for the treatment of sore throats.