English and European Ceramics and Glass - 19th April 2016
Lot 91
A delftware dry drug jar 2nd half 18th century
Estimate £100 - £200 | Hammer £280
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Description
A delftware dry drug jar 2nd half 18th century, painted in blue with two putti holding flower stems above a banner surmounted with a scallop shell motif, inscribed 'C:RORISMAR', broken and repaired, 18cm.
The inscription relates to the flowers of rosemary, which had a wide range of medicinal uses including as an astringent and a cure for headaches.