Lot Essay
The above drug jar would have contained a theriac prepared according to the formula of Andromachus, the first century Roman physician.
Details
A Nove globular drug jar
named in manganese for Theriaca.D.Andr. between concentric lines and blue and manganese swags of fruit and flowers, 18th century -- 24cm. high
named in manganese for Theriaca.D.Andr. between concentric lines and blue and manganese swags of fruit and flowers, 18th century -- 24cm. high
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.