A Delft wet drug or syrup jar, 18th century, the rounded body painted in blue with a cartouche

A Delft wet drug or syrup jar, 18th century, the rounded body painted in blue with a cartouche inscribed 'O ANETHI' within a foliate scroll and surmounted by putti, beneath a short knopped spout, raised on a flared foot, blue mark for The Hatchet (Het Bijltje) factory, the rim chipped or ground, 18.3cm.

Oil of Anethum Graveolens (Dill) is still used today to relieve stress, aid the digestion and ease pain.