Drug jar
Category
Ceramics
Date
1700 - 1730
Materials
tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica), in-glaze cobalt blue
Measurements
220 mm (width) x 210 mm (height)
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Dyrham, Gloucestershire
NT 452241
Summary
Drug jar - Globular form with handle, with scrolling terminal and spout on the shoulder. Painted in shades of blue with oak leaves, flowers and a cartouche, inscribed S.D. SPIN. PONTI CA. Spout chipped; piece of glaze missing round base. Repaired J Larney 1992-3. Venetian, late 17th century. 1700-1730. Possibly Venetian, Italy.
Marks and inscriptions
S.D. SPIN. PONTI CA. (inscribed)