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Drug jar inscribed 'ABSINTH'

CultureEnglish
OriginLambeth, Greater London, England
PeriodCharles II (1649-1685)
Date1666
MediumDelftware, tin glaze, lead glaze, cobalt oxide, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall: 18 x 15 cm (7 1/16 x 5 7/8 in.)
MarkingsInscribed ABSINTH 1666
DescriptionA Lambeth Delft dry drug jar. The cartouche with winged angel's head.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.515
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
English Earthenware - Delftware
Status
On view
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