English and European Ceramics and Glass - 23 May 2017
An Italian maiolica syrup or wet drug jar dated 1676
An Italian maiolica syrup or wet drug jar dated 1676, possibly Deruta, the ovoid body inscribed 'Sy. di Lupoli' on a rectangular banner above mythical beasts and stylized leaf scrolls in yellow, ochre, green and manganese on a blue ground, the spout moulded with a mask and encircled with a clay twist, dated 1676 beneath the double strap handle, a little good restoration, 29cm.
The label appears to refer to Syrup of Hops, which has a soporific and a sedative effect used to treat bouts of delirium and sleeplessness.