Small drug jar inscribed 'DE ABSINTH'

CultureEnglish

OriginLambeth, Greater London, England

PeriodCharles II (1649-1685)

Datec.1670-1685

MediumDelftware, tin glaze, lead glaze, cobalt oxide, and thrown.

DimensionsOverall: 8.5 x 8 cm (3 3/8 x 3 1/8 in.)

MarkingsInscribed: DE: ABSINTH

DescriptionA Lambeth Delft drug jar, with angel's head cartouche.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.514

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

English Earthenware - Delftware

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Status

On view

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