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Syrup Jar, Delft?, c. 1680-1730
Inventory Number:	36700
Object Type:
Place Created:	Delft The Netherlands Europe
Accession Number:	1949-15/2
Brief Description:	Blue and white glazed jar with spout and handle, and design of cartouche with name of drug ('ALTHAEAET') surmounted by two peacocks and basket of fruit, with bunches of fruit and cherub head below.
Primary Inscriptions:	"S. ALRTHAEAE. T" [syrupus althaeae, syrup of marshmallow].
Provenance:	Bequeathed by G.H. Gabb.
Collection Group:
Material(s):	Glazed earthenware
Dimensions:	Height Width Depth Diameter Unit 240 225 mm
Narratives Gallery Information Sheet about Drug Jars

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