Drug Jar
18th century (made)
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Drug jar, tin-glazed earthenware, painted with floral garlands in blue and black, and the name of the drug 'Specs Diamoschi', in black Gothic letters and the initials 'A. C.'
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| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware |
| Brief description | Drug jar, tin-glazed earthenware, painted with floral garlands in blue and black, and the name of the drug in black Gothic letters and the initials 'A. C.', probably Bassano, Italy, 18th century or later |
| Physical description | Drug jar, tin-glazed earthenware, painted with floral garlands in blue and black, and the name of the drug 'Specs Diamoschi', in black Gothic letters and the initials 'A. C.' |
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| Object history | Purchased with 404 to 406 and 408-1888 for £10 the group from J. T. Heath, Esq., 19 Charterhouse Street, Holborn Circus, London, R.F.2526/1888. A Japanese copper bowl 116-1888 was acquired from the vendor at the same time, for £4. A number of other drug pots and four metal bowls were acquired from the vendor as School Examples. |
| Production | A very similar albarello with incriptions "V.M. 1711" and "ALLA MONTAGNA" is in the possession of M. F. Murley, M.P.S., The Pharmacy, Fawley, Wants. Possibly the date is that of the foundation of the pharmacy. ("Ung. Petorale"). Another of similar form and style belonging to the Pharmaceutical Society - photos of both are in the Dept. Collection. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Rackham, Bernard. Catalogue of Italian Maiolica, London : H.M.S.O., 1977 |
| Other number | 1251 - Rackham (1977) |
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| Accession number | 408-1888 |
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| Record created | July 16, 2008 |
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