English and European Ceramics and Glass - 2nd October 2012

Lot 399

A delftware drug jar 1st half 18th century

Estimate £400 - £600

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Description

A delftware drug jar 1st half 18th century, painted in blue with a shaped cartouche inscribed 'U:POPULNEUM', surmounted by two birds either side of a fruit basket, some damages, 18.5cm. Ointment of Populeum contained poplar buds and deadly nightshade and was used in the treatment of burns.