English and European Ceramics and Glass - 02 May 2018
Two small delftware dry drug or pill jars 1st half 18th century
Two small delftware dry drug or pill jars 1st half 18th century, both painted in blue with birds among branches flanking a basket of fruit, one cylindrical and inscribed 'THER:ANDROM', the other ovoid and inscribed 'PHILON:ROM', small faults, 9.8cm max. (2)
The cylindrical jar with a paper label for the Lipski Collection, no. 758.
Theriac of Andromachus was a traditional remedy containing 73 ingredients including viper flesh, making it a popular choice as an antidote to poisonous bites. Philonium Romanum included opium and was used to promote sleep.


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