Description:
Dutch delft dry drug jar, with a dark blue cartouche with a straight panel labeled "U" in the the small semicircular area (characteristic of Dutch design) over "POMPOLIGOS". The jar held an unguent or ointment ("U" on label) of pompoligos or pompholyx, a crude form of zinc oxide. 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 a scroll at each top corner facing the basket. The scrolled bottom edge has a cherub's head, pendant plain cross, folded wings, scrolls, swags with fruit and foliage, and tassels. 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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