English and European Ceramics and Glass - 13th October 2009
Lot 474
A delftware dry drug jar
Estimate £500 - £1,000 | Hammer £900
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Description
A delftware dry drug jar, titled U:TUTIÆ within a cartouche of songbirds and a basket of fruit, early 18th century, rim chipped, 19cm.
Unguentum de Tutia or "tutty" was an ointment of zinc oxide commonly used for eye complaints.
