Lot 54
A small early 16th century Montelupo maiolica pill jar, 1500-20
Auction: 8 April 2009 at 11:30 BST
£3,375
Description
of ovoid form with twin handles, polychrome painted with Persian palmettes and with the drug name 'Pll.Cotie' within a scroll below the coat of arms of the Aldobrandini di Lipo family, the potter's mark Bo below the handle
Dimensions
13cm high
Footnote
Literature:
For another drug pot from this series see Rudolf E. A. Drey 'Apothecary Jars', (London, 1978), p. 34, pl.6c, author's collection.