English & European Ceramics & Glass - 13 Sep 2011
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A Continental tin-glazed wet drug jar 19th century, decorated in the Delft style with a cartouche surmounted with peacocks, titled 'S INJUBINUS', 20.5cm.
The title is probably a misspelling of S Iujubinus, the syrup of the Jujube tree. This was used to ease a sore throat and treat a cough.