An Italian maiolica syrup or wet drug jar c.1700

An Italian maiolica syrup or wet drug jar c.1700, the ovoid body with straight spout and wide strap handle, painted in elaborate manganese script with 'Oxy Colchic', between blue gadrooned borders, good restoration to the end of the spout, 20cm high.

Colchicine (deriving from the crocus bulb) is still used today as a treatment for gout.