Lot 45
An early 17th century Italian maiolica armorial albarello Possibly from Deruta
Auction: 8 April 2009 at 11:30 BST
£1,250
Description
of cylindrical double gourd form, polychrome painted with an armorial above a scroll inscribed in blue 'VN.Di APOSTOLo RV' with an angel's head below and with a bird, flowers and scrolling foliage
Dimensions
20cm high
Footnote
Notes:
See Rudolph E.A Drey, 'Apothecary Jars' (London 1978) p186 and p228 for description of contents: This ointment was 'named after the twelve ingredients from which it was prepared...Used in treatment of wounds and ulcers'.