British and Continental Ceramics & Glass - 19th September 2023
Lot 159
A Delft syrup or wet drug jar, 18th century, inscribed in blue with 'AMYGD:DVSC:' within a cartouche
Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £200
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Description
A Delft syrup or wet drug jar, 18th century, inscribed in blue with 'AMYGD:DVSC:' within a cartouche topped by peacocks, a hexagonal Delft bottle vase painted with figures and a deer in a Chinese landscape, a Delft punch bowl painted with panels of flowers, and another with a powdered manganese exterior, some damages and restoration, 30cm max. (4)
Amygdala dulcis (sweet almond) continues to have a number of therapeutic uses, most commonly in the treatment of dry and irritable skin conditions.