Drug jar

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This maiolica drug jar was made at Castelli in Italy in the early 18th century.

The jar is painted in polychrome with a saint, probably St Benedict, holding a staff and book and with a raven. It is inscribed 'EL MATRICINO', an electuary, the principle ingredient of which is underwood, which is mixed with honey or something similar.

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• Online ID: 000-190-004-460-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1865.39.20 A
• Date: Early 18th century
  
• Material: Earthenware. Inscription: EL MATRICINO
  Jar, drug
  
• Dimensions: 173 mm H x 105 mm D
  
• What: Jar, drug
  
• Subject: Ceramics : earthenware : Italy : Rome
  
• Who: St Benedict (Depicted (?))
  
• Where: Italy, Castelli
  
• Event:
• Description: Tin-glazed earthenware jug painted in polychrome with a saint holding a staff and book and with a raven, and inscribed "EL MATRICINO": Italian, Castelli, early 18th century
  
• References:
  • Curnow, Celia, Italian Maiolica in the National Museums of Scotland. Edinburgh: NMS, 1992 
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