Description:
Dutch delft dry drug jar with a dark blue cartouche with a straight panel labeled "P" in the the small semicircular area (characteristic of Dutch design) over "TURIS MA". The jar held pills ("P" on label) of "Turio pini" or pine cones. "Grey's Supplement to the Pharmacopia" states: "Young Roots. 'Turiones pini' in beer, antiscorbutic cooking, antiseptic, and tonic. Said to yield an oleoresin analogous to Canada Balsam". The cartouche is decorated with the peacock design, the most common design on Dutch delft jars that appeared before 1665 and lasted into the mid 18th century. However, attribution can be difficult since the peacock motif was also produced in England, Belgium, northern France, Berlin, and possibly Copenhagen. The top center fruit basket is flanked by four flattened arches and a peacock standing on one leg on a scroll at each top corner facing the basket. The shaped bottom edge has a cherub's head, folded wings, scrolls, and swags with a four-petaled flower and leaves. The jar has an everted rim to hold a tied-on cover, shaped shoulder, slightly flared sides, and a waisted flared foot with a rounded edge.
Subjects:
Pottery; glaze (coating by location) Link to share this object record:
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