A small Dutch Delft blue and white albarello
First half 18th century
The cylindrical body decorated with a Laub und Bandelwerk cartouche upholding two peacocks separated by a fruitfilled basket, above a winged cherub's head suspending floral garlands, inscribed S. LETIFICANS RH:
12cm. (4 3/8 in.) high
Lot Essay
S. Letificans Rh: for syrup having tonic properties
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