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.
Smoke-free environment. Shipping fees always combined on multiple purchase.
NOTE: All our products are antique or vintage. We strive to purchase and present only items in good to near-mint condition, but most pieces will show some degree of wear that we try to describe and show in our pictures.
Majolica Faience Handpainted Apothecary Jar
- Product Code: B592
- Availability: 1
-
79.00$
Related Products
Tags: medicine and pharmacy, medical and pharmaceutical collectibles, antique drug storage vessels, antique pharmacy containers, antique apothecary jars, antique cannisters, majolica albarelli, antique handpainted drug jars, majolica drug jars, theriaca style jars