English and European Ceramics and Glass - 13th October 2009
Lot 489
An unusual delftware small drug or pill jar
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £620
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Description
An unusual delftware small drug or pill jar, painted with a cartouche of songbirds and a fruit basket above garlands issuing from angels around the inscription, P:HIER:CUM:A, 18th century, extensively broken and repaired, 9cm.
Hiera cum agaricus was a purgative electuary containing mushrooms.
