Pill-sized drug jar

Date1675-1700

MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delft)

DimensionsH: 3 7/16"; Diam: 3 5/16"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1969-207

DescriptionGlobular with lipped top opening and spreading foot. "T.DE.EVPATOR." within rectangular cartouche surmounted with bust of Apollo with radiating halo; flanked by peacocks; below inscription is head and wings of Angel and hanging tassels and garlands. Underglaze blue: base partly glazed.
Label TextTrochisci or Tabellae de Eupatorium were probably hemp agrimony lozenges. Miniature dry drug jars were usually used to hold pills or lozenges.
Inscribed"T DE EUPATOR"
MarkingsNo
ProvenanceTilley & Co., London