English and European Ceramics and Glass - 13th September 2016
Lot 338
An Italian maiolica drug jar or albarello c.1720-40
Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £190
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Description
An Italian maiolica drug jar or albarello c.1720-40, probably Naples, painted in blue with a winged figure holding a sword and scales, standing on the back of the recumbent devil, inscribed 'Ung. Di Piombo', 19.2cm.
Ointment of lead also included antimony, rose oil, turpentine and yellow wax, and was used in the treatment of ulcers.