Majolica faience handpainted in blue albarello or apothecary jar. This is a hand-decorated in traditional style majolica pharmacy jar of medium proportion, inscribed " Diascordium", and decorated with what seems a plant or plant seed topped with a cross decoration. It doesn't show real signs of age so I think this is a vintage quality reproduction. Various French earthenware manufacturers have made such copies of antique pharmacy or apothecary vases like Moustiers, Nevers and Gien. When I bought it I was told it was Moustiers. It is made on a potter's wheel and nicely decorated with a traditional XVIIIth century motif. It is unmarked.

Diascordium is a kind of a stomachic and astringent electuary. It was used against malignant fevers, the plague, worms, and to promote sleep. In XVIIIth century diascordium was offered with or without opium.

Dimensions: 17 cm (6 3/4") tall, 8 cm (3 1/8") across at top and 6 cm (2 3/8") at bottom.

État: Excellent vintage condition. No damage.  

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Majolica Faience Handpainted Apothecary Jar

  • Product Code: B592
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