Wet-Drug Pot

1740-1760 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Syrup-pot of tin-glazed earthenware painted in blue. Spreading foot and loop handle and short spout. Pear-shape body. Cartouches with peacocks.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Tin-glazed earthenware painted with in-glaze blue
Brief description
Spouted drug pot with handle, tin-glazed earthenware painted in blue, Delft, 1740-1760.
Physical description
Syrup-pot of tin-glazed earthenware painted in blue. Spreading foot and loop handle and short spout. Pear-shape body. Cartouches with peacocks.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 14.7cm
  • Height: 21.2cm
Marks and inscriptions
'S / 5. RADICUM' (Inscribed)
Gallery label
(16/07/2008)
Wet-drug pot
made Delft, Netherlands 1740-60
Tin-glazed earthenware with painted decoration

C.660-1923 Given by Lt.-Col. K. Dingwall, D.S.O., through the National Art Collections Fund

"S. 5. Radicum" refers to a kind of syrup made of plant roots
Credit line
Presented by Lt. Col. K. Dingwall, DSO with Art Fund support
Object history
S. 5. Radicum refers to a kind of syrup made of plant roots.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.660-1923

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Record createdJuly 16, 2008
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