Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 15th September 2015
Lot 62
A large Delft albarello or drug jar 18th century
Estimate £100 - £200 | Hammer £300
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Description
A large Delft albarello or drug jar 18th century, the slightly waisted cylindrical form painted in blue with a cartouche surmounted by two peacocks flanking a basket of fruit, inscribed 'U ALTHEÆ, S', drilled to the base, 29cm.
Althaea officinalis (Marshmallow) was used particularly in treatment of inflammation of the mucus membranes, and also for throat and gastric ulcers.