English and European Ceramics and Glass - 2nd October 2012
Lot 396
A delftware drug jar 18th century
Estimate £500 - £800
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Description
A delftware drug jar 18th century, painted with cherubs blowing trumpets either side of a basket of fruit atop the inscription 'U: TUTIAE', a long restored crack, 18cm.
Unguentum de Tutia or "tutty" was an ointment of zinc oxide commonly used for eye complaints.
