Description
18th CenturyÂ
From our European Ceramics collection, we are delighted to offer this original Dutch Delft ‘Rose Smell’ Drug Jar. The Delft Jar of ovoid shape with a rolled top rim and tapered body down to the circular flat foot rim. The Jar is beautifully decorated with opposing peacocks surmounting a deep blue cartouche reading ROOSE.REUK with a cherub below and multiple florets of flowers and scroll work. The Dutch Delft Rose Smell Drug Jar dates to the late 18th century circa 1780.
Roose.Reuk
translates directly from dutch to rose smell in English. Roses are thought to bring many healing properties such as speeding up the healing time of a wound to regulate excessive sweating.
Delftware
is a type of tin glazed blue and white pottery that was produced from the 16th century onwards. The tin glazing confers a smooth white opaque finish that gives the pottery its characteristic lustre and feel while the blue comes from cobalt oxide. The ornate cartouches on Delft drug jars describe the substances commonly prescribed from Chemist shops right up to the 19th century. Chemists would have rows often numbering up to 100 on display and in everyday use.
Measurements
27cm High x 22cm Wide x 22cm Deep (10.6 x 8.6 x 8.6 Inches)
Condition
Very Good, wear consistent with age and use, surface scratches and one glaze fault. Minor enamel chips consistent with Delft wears.
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