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DS1989-0664
Pill-sized drug jar
DS1989-0664

Pill-sized drug jar

Date1660-1725
OriginEngland, London (probably)
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delft)
DimensionsH: 3 3/4" (9.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1955-227
DescriptionSmall jar of long globular form with everted lip and small spreading base. White tin glaze decorated in blue with standard angel cartouche. Inscribed "P ALOES ROSAT." Base glazed.
Label TextMiniature drug jars were intended to hold either pills, indicated by a P in the inscription, or lozenges (trochisi), indicated by a T. The inscription here probably refers to Pilulae Aloe Rosatum, a rose petal purgative in pill form.
Inscribed"P ALOES ROSAT"
MarkingsNo
ProvenanceD. M. & P. Manheim, New York
C1967-837
Pill-sized drug jar
1700-1750
DS1983-292
Wet drug jar
1660-1725
DS1989-0430
Dry drug jar
1700-1740
C1967-178
Dry drug jar
1660-1725
C1966-909
Wet drug jar
1660-1725
DS1983-291
Dry drug jar
1677 (dated)
DS1989-0655
Pill-sized drug jar
1675-1700
DS1989-0415
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1710-1725
KC1968-665
Wet drug jar
1700-1730
DS1989-0455
Wet drug jar
ca. 1710
DS2005-0012
Wet Drug Jar
1740-1770
DS1989-0451
Wet drug jar
1675-1700