Wet drug syrup jar VERSATOIO | Savona, Italy | 17th / 18th century

17th / 18th century | height: 19 cm | region: Savona | country: Italy | provenance: private pharmacy museum | Albarello faience pottery

XVII/XVIII secolo | altezza: 19 cm | regione: Savona | paese: Italia | provenienza: museo della farmacia privata | Ceramica in maiolica di Albarello

17e/18e siecle | hauteur: 19 cm | region: Savone | pays: Italie | provenance: musee prive de la pharmacie | Poterie en faience d'Albarello

This decorative vessel comes from an important ceramic workshop in Savona, which was known for producing quality earthenware during the 17th and 18th centuries. The blue cobalt decor with rich floral motifs and fine ornamental framing is typical. The inscription on the container refers to its original purpose - the storage of medicinal syrups, which were an integral part of pharmacy practice at the time. The shape of the "Versatoio" container is elegant and practical, adapted for easy pouring. This piece represents a unique combination of beauty and functionality that was typical of Italian faience of the time.

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condition: beak restored