Syrup jar
CultureEnglish
OriginLambeth, Greater London, England
PeriodCharles II (1649-1685)
Dateca.1670-1700
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delftware)
DimensionsOverall: 18.5 x 21 x 15.1 cm (7 5/16 x 8 1/4 x 5 15/16 in.)
MarkingsInscribed with initials "S.H."
Inscribed: CICHOR: CV: R (chicory syrup)
DescriptionA Lambeth Delft wet or syrup jar with angel head cartouche and the chemist's initials below. Inscribed CICHOR: CV: R, it contained chicory syrup and used as a laxative.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.516
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English Earthenware - DelftwareStatus
On view
