DepartmentEurope
Bote, pharmacy jar
NameJar, Apothecary
CultureSpanish
Datelate 17th c
Place madeTalavera de la Reina, Spain, Europe
MediumCeramic; tin-glazed earthenware with cobalt and antimony in-glaze
DimensionsOverall: 12 13/16 in. (32.5 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.1969.14.1
DescriptionPear shape with flat bottom. Italianate influence in decoration which is done in cobalt blue, except for lettering: "Sangs Draco" in orange. Molded bands of grooves, four sets around body, painted floral scrolls at top and bottom. Center band painted with trees, hunter with wheel lock gun & dog. Opp. side coat of arms of the Escorial under cardin's hat.19th century
first half 18th century
late 19th century
16th c. or early 17th c.
Late 18th - early 19th century