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FOUR ENGLISH DELFT BLUE AND WHITE DRUG-JARS
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FOUR ENGLISH DELFT BLUE AND WHITE DRUG-JARS

FIRST HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY

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FOUR ENGLISH DELFT BLUE AND WHITE DRUG-JARS
FIRST HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY
Oviform, painted with a banner sumounted by a shell and two cherubs, a mask and flowers below, inscribed for FR:TAMARIND, C:RUTTEE:, U:ÆGYPTIAC: and U:DIATHÆ:, with associated tin covers
19.5cm. (7 5/8in.) high (4)
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Lot Essay

U:ÆGYPTIAC is 'Egyptian Ointment', made from copper acetate, vinegar and honey - used to treat ulcers
C:RUTEE is a conserve of rue (herb) - recommended to treat fevers and convulsions
U:DIATHÆ (missing a letter and should be dialthæ) an ointment made with marshmallow roots - warming and relaxing it was thought to rarefy the Humours
FR:TAMARIND is the extract of the tamarind fruit - used to treat fevers

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