Apothecary bottle with cover

ca. 1750

Place madeDelft, The Netherlands, Europe

Tin-glazed earthenware, brass

Overall (a): 5 in. × 3 3/8 in. (12.7 × 8.6 cm)
Overall (b): 2 in. × 2 1/2 in. (5.1 × 6.4 cm)

INV.14994ab

DescriptionTin- glazed earthenware wheel thrown cylindrical vessel with rounded shoulder and foot hand painted in blue with two putti, one wielding a staff with entwined serpent and the other holding a wine bladder; both are holding a banner; cylindrical sheet brass with finial.

Markingshand painted: in blue on base and on banner: "P" hand painted: in blue on base: " "

ClassificationsCERAMICS

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