English and European Ceramics and Glass - 18th October 2017
Lot 1159
An Italian maiolica wet drug or syrup jar 18th century
Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £380
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Description
An Italian maiolica wet drug or syrup jar 18th century, painted in blue with scrolling grapevine picked out in manganese and yellow, around a scroll inscribed PLANTAGINIS, a small chip to the foot, 21.5cm.
Plantain has a variety of medicinal uses, including as an expectorant and diuretic when taken internally, or for fistulae and ulcers as an external lotion.