Lot Essay
The inscription would appear to refer to Sorrel (Rumex acetosa); both the leaves and root of the plant were used.
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CIRCA 1520
Details
A Faenza globular wet-drug jar
Circa 1520
With slender waisted neck, the centre named for ·AQ·ACETOSA· on a long stylised scroll against a ground of richly scrolling blue, ochre, brown and turquoise foliage (flaking to glaze)
10 in. (25.5 cm.) high
Circa 1520
With slender waisted neck, the centre named for ·AQ·ACETOSA· on a long stylised scroll against a ground of richly scrolling blue, ochre, brown and turquoise foliage (flaking to glaze)
10 in. (25.5 cm.) high
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