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Syrup Drug Jar, Deruta or Faenza, 1570
Inventory Number:	54605
Object Type:
Place Created:	Deruta Italy Europe
Accession Number:	1949-15
Brief Description:	Polychrome drug jar decorated with a coat of arms surrounded by foliage. There is a twisted section connecting the opening of the jar to the spout. Inscribed "SY D'ENDIVIA / 1570". Said to be used to contain syrup of endive.
Primary Inscriptions:	"SY D'ENDIVIA / 1570"
Provenance:	Bequeathed by G.H. Gabb
Collection Group:
Material(s):	Glazed earthenware
Dimensions:	Height Width Depth Diameter Unit 225 165 227 mm
Narratives Inventory no. 54605 - Former Display Label Gallery Information Sheet about Drug Jars

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