Dry drug jar
CultureEnglish
OriginLambeth, Greater London, England
PeriodMary II (1689-1694)
Dateca.1695-1725
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delftware)
DimensionsOverall: 9.2 x 8 cm (3 5/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
MarkingsInscription: P: EXTR: GENTIA: (pills of gentian root extract)
DescriptionA Lambeth Delft drug jar with unrecorded cartouche. There is an angel's head below and laurel leaves above.The inscription reads: P: EXTR: GENTIA:, which are pills of gentian root extract. The extract was made into pills prescribed for digestive issues.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.527
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English Earthenware - DelftwareStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Royal Aller Vale and Watcombe Pottery Co.
1901-1920
Object number: G11.8.13
