This Italian apothecary jar is painted in multicolours, with a medallion on the body in the shape of a wreath of winged angel heads. It contains two smaller medallions with depictions of a female saint and underneath an African with headband and apothecary trademark that is made up of the letters P.A.Q. and a cross of Lorraine. A ribbon of text across the middle bears the inscription: TRIACA.F. that refers to Theriaca or the fever preventive theriac. The letter F following the word indicates that the prescription for this theriac was produced by the Venetian doctor Girolamo Fracastori (1478-1553). On the back, there is the date 1501.
Specifications
| Title | apothecary jar |
|---|---|
| Material and technique | Maiolica |
| Object type |
Apothecary jar
> Jar
> Holder
> Kitchen and household
> Utensil
|
| Location | This object is in storage |
| Dimensions |
Height 32,2 cm Diameter 21,5 cm |
|---|---|
| Artists |
Potter:
Anoniem
|
| Accession number | A 3648 (KN&V) |
| Credits | Purchased 1949 |
| Department | Applied Arts & Design |
| Acquisition date | 1949 |
| Creation date | in 1501 |
| Research |
Show research Alma |
| Material | |
| Object | |
| Geographical origin | Italy > Southern Europe > Europe |
| Place of manufacture | Deruta > Italy > Southern Europe > Europe |
