Drug Jar
ca. 1580 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Drug-jar of the 'dumb bell' form, painted overall in grey-blue, with a scroll painted in a darker blue around the waist. Inscribed with "LOVH SANUM" and scrolling foliage above and below in a similar darker blue. On the lower swelling band lies a cartouche and arms, painted in yellow and brown. The arms show a tower surmounted by a crescent above which are three flaming stars.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware |
| Brief description | Drug jar, tin-glazed earthenware painted in blue, 'LOVH & SANUM' on waist, made in Italy, ca. 1580 |
| Physical description | Drug-jar of the 'dumb bell' form, painted overall in grey-blue, with a scroll painted in a darker blue around the waist. Inscribed with "LOVH SANUM" and scrolling foliage above and below in a similar darker blue. On the lower swelling band lies a cartouche and arms, painted in yellow and brown. The arms show a tower surmounted by a crescent above which are three flaming stars. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Marks and inscriptions | 'LOVH & SANUM' (Painted on the waist)
|
| Gallery label | Drug jar
Made in Italy
LOVH & SANUM
Tin-glazed earthenware
C.65-1966 Bequeathed by Dr. E.G. Millar(16/07/2008) |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Dr E. G. Millar |
| Object history | Bequeathed by Dr. E. G. Millar 29th November 1961 |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.65-1966 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | July 16, 2008 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
