Drug jar

This maiolica drug jar was made in Italy, perhaps in Faenza or Genoa, in the 16th century.

The jar is painted in slate blue with leafy scrolls and the label 'Lle Indi'. The label probably describes the contents of the jar, probably a purgative electuary.

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• Online ID: 000-190-004-718-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1921.1697
• Date: 16th century
  
• Material: Earthenware. Inscription: Lle Indi
  Jar, drug
  
• Dimensions: 160 mm H x 130 mm D
  
• What: Jar, drug
  
• Subject: Ceramics : earthenware : Italy : Genoa
  
• Who: Pallotti Collection (Previous owner)
  
• Where: Italy, Faenza / Genoa
  
• Event:
• Description: Maiolica drug jar painted in slate blue with leafy scrolls and the label "Lle Indi": Italian, perhaps Faenza or Genoa, 16th century
  
• References:
  • Curnow, Celia, Italian Maiolica in the National Museums of Scotland. Edinburgh: NMS, 1992 
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