A PAIR OF VENETIAN MAIOLICA DATED DRUG-JARS AND ONE COVER

1779, INSCRIBED IN MANGANESE 10.MAGO. 1779.VENO.

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A PAIR OF VENETIAN MAIOLICA DATED DRUG-JARS AND ONE COVER
1779, INSCRIBED IN MANGANESE 10.MAG^O. 1779.VEN^O.
Of inverted baluster form, named in manganese for V.MARZIATO and SPERMACE^TI within green, foliage cartouches with yellow, manganese and blue trailing flowers, the spreading feet with further foliage, the domed cover with foliage and an insect (two slight chips to cover)
10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm.) and 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm.) high (2)

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Spermaceti is a concrete fatty substance, mixed with oil from the head of the Sperm Whale. It is separated from the oil by filtration and pressure and afterwards is purified. It was used in the production of candles and was a useful lubricant in ointments.

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