Dry drug jar

OriginLambeth, Greater London, England

PeriodCharles II (1649-1685)

Date1677

MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delftware)

DimensionsOverall: 18.8 x 14 cm (7 3/8 x 5 1/2 in.)

MarkingsInscribed 'BB' date '1766' Inscribed in blue V. DESICCAT BB 1677 pm

DescriptionLambeth Delft Drug Jar, with a band below a winged angel. The jar is inscribed V. DESICCAT, a red drying ointment made of zinx oxide, white lead, camphor, rose oil and beeswax. It was applied to wounds to help healing.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.518

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

English Earthenware - Delftware

Collections

Status

On view

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