Dry drug jar
CultureEnglish
OriginLambeth, Greater London, England
PeriodJames II (1685-1689)
Dateca.1675-1700
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delftware)
DimensionsOverall: 9.5 x 8.5 cm (3 3/4 x 3 3/8 in.)
MarkingsInscription: T. ALIPT: M. (a compounded lozenge)
DescriptionA Lambeth Delft drug jar with a cartouche of the head of Apollo.This jar contained T. ALIPT: M., a compound lozenge made from nutmeg, rosewater, aloe and labdanum (the resin from a plant) among other ingredients. It was prescribed as a remedy for asthma and chest congestion.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.536
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English Earthenware - DelftwareStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Chantilly Porcelain Manufactory
ca. 1735-40
Object number: G19.10.1
Artist / Maker: Domenego da Venezia
ca. 1550-1570
Object number: G83.1.378