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Small drug jar inscribed 'DE ABSINTH'

CultureEnglish
OriginLambeth, Greater London, England
PeriodCharles II (1649-1685)
Datec.1670-1685
MediumDelftware, tin glaze, lead glaze, cobalt oxide, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall: 8.5 x 8 cm (3 3/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
MarkingsInscribed: DE: ABSINTH
DescriptionA Lambeth Delft drug jar, with angel's head cartouche.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.514
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
English Earthenware - Delftware
Status
On view
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