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Savona wet drug jar

Description

A Savona wet drug jar, circa 1700; painted with a label on a scroll SYR DE PAPAUER (syrup of poppy - opium) within borders of classical figures in landscapes; pale blue background with deeper blue decoration; single handle and spout; glaze cracked, lip chipped, rim and spout mended, mend painted over and redecoratedat in antiquity; one of a pair with SBT 69.

  • Object number

    STRST : SBT 1993-31/70

  • Date

    c. 1700

  • Material

    ceramic

  • Measurements

  • Height

    190 mm

  • Diameter

    120 mm (mouth)
    150 mm

  • Marks & inscriptions

    SYR DE PAPAUER,

  • Place made

    Italy - Liguria - Savona