Lot 25
A late 15th/early 16th century Italian maiolica albarello, circa 1490-1520 Probably Faenza
Auction: 8 April 2009 at 11:30 BST
Description
of cylindrical form, polychrome painted with stylised leaves and scrolls with a label inscribed in Gothic script 'trifera perhicha', after fired scratch marks and symbols on the base
Dimensions
12.5cm high
Footnote
Literature:
See Tomothy Wilson and Elisa Paola Sani, 'Le Maioliche Rinascimentali Nelle Colleczione Della Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Perugia', (Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Perugia, 2006), p.32, cat.7, for a similar albarello with similar decoration.
See Rudolf E. A. Drey 'Apothecary Jars', (London, 1978), p. 235 for a description of the contents. He states Tryphera Persica is an "electuary made from senna leaves, larch agaric, rhubarb, thyme dooder, hops and othere ingredients. Used as a mild purgative, as an antidepressant, and in treatment of jaundice.".