Late 17th century, of dumbbell shape with a footed base and polychrome decoration, a blue foliate arbor surrounds a scene of the annunciation, the contents labeled in blue between double blue bands.

7.5 in.

Property from the Collection of Dr. & Mrs. Gimesh, Fayetteville, NC

Until the 1800s, religious orders were one of the main sources of medical care in Europe, especially for the poor, hence the religious theme in the decoration of the drug jar.

Chip of 5/8 in. to rim as well as scrapes; repaired rim break with hairlines; small base chip.

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