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18th Century Dutch Delft Apothecary Medicine Jar

$1,026.10
£750
€882.39
CA$1,409.19
A$1,577.16
CHF 823.52
MX$19,241.44
NOK 10,453.55
SEK 9,919.77
DKK 6,589.27
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A good Dutch Delft blue and white pottery apothecary jar marked P.AVICEMA and dating from around 1750. The jar, of cylindrical form stands on a rounded pedestal foot with a pinched top rim and slightly flared top. The jar is hand decorated with a blue and white banner to the body with a head, birds, floral designs and other stylized designs with a decorative border around the name P.AVICEMA possibly an indication that it was intended for pills inspired by Islamic philosopher / physician Avicenna The jar is not otherwise marked but contains a recent label indicating that it was part of 'The Smalle Collection, South Africa' . Although the jar is very good condition, the glaze is worn off around the top and foot rims.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Diameter: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    George II (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1750
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Basildon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 50801stDibs: LU8971239648302

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