Pill-sized drug jar
Date1675-1700
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delft)
DimensionsH: 3 7/16"; Diam: 3 5/16"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1969-207
DescriptionGlobular with lipped top opening and spreading foot. "T.DE.EVPATOR." within rectangular cartouche surmounted with bust of Apollo with radiating halo; flanked by peacocks; below inscription is head and wings of Angel and hanging tassels and garlands. Underglaze blue: base partly glazed.Label TextTrochisci or Tabellae de Eupatorium were probably hemp agrimony lozenges. Miniature dry drug jars were usually used to hold pills or lozenges.Inscription(s)"T DE EUPATOR"Mark(s)NoProvenanceTilley & Co., London
1700-1740
1740-1770
1660-1725
1700-1750
1710-1725
1700-1740
1720-1750
1677 (dated)
1660-1725
1675-1700