Dry drug jar
CultureEnglish
OriginLambeth, Greater London, England
PeriodCharles II (1649-1685)
Date1666
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delftware)
DimensionsOverall: 18 x 15 cm (7 1/16 x 5 7/8 in.)
MarkingsInscribed C:ABSINTH 1666 (Conserve of wormwood)
DescriptionA Lambeth Delft dry drug jar incribed C:ABSINTH (Conserve of wormwood). Wormwood flowers were beated with sugar and used to treat liver disorders. The cartouche with winged angel's head.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.515
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English Earthenware - DelftwareStatus
On view
