Pill-sized drug jar
Date1660-1725
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delft)
DimensionsH: 3 3/4" (9.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1955-227
DescriptionSmall jar of long globular form with everted lip and small spreading base. White tin glaze decorated in blue with standard angel cartouche. Inscribed "P ALOES ROSAT." Base glazed.Label TextMiniature drug jars were intended to hold either pills, indicated by a P in the inscription, or lozenges (trochisi), indicated by a T. The inscription here probably refers to Pilulae Aloe Rosatum, a rose petal purgative in pill form.Inscription(s)"P ALOES ROSAT"Mark(s)NoProvenanceD. M. & P. Manheim, New York
1700-1750
1675-1700
1700-1740
1660-1725
1660-1725
1660-1725
1677 (dated)
ca. 1710
1740-1770
1710-1725
1700-1730
1675-1700