Wet drug jar

Date1650-1670

MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delft)

DimensionsOH: 7 1/16"; Diam: 6 7/8"; Handle to spout: 7 11/16"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1966-114

DescriptionGlobular jar on a high pedestal base with slightly everted rim, short knopped spout, and straplike handle. White tin glaze decorated in blue with standard pipe-smoker cartouche, inscribed "S AUGUSTANUS." No glaze on base.
Label TextAugustanus's syrup probably refers to a prescription devised by Dr. Augustin or Augustinus, a Venetian who became "domestic physician" to Cardinal Wolsey and a fellow of the College of Physicians in 1536.
Inscribed"S AUGU5TANUS"
MarkingsNo
ProvenanceSydney N. Blumberg, Newtown, CT