Storage Jug Item Number: Ce267 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
White baluster shaped jug on a flat base with splayed foot, narrow tubular spout at shoulder, flat loop handle mid neck to mid body, wide cylindrical neck with flanged rim. Coat of arms at base of handle, cartouche beneath with "SY.DE.D.RAD" inscribed.
History Of Use
The inscription Sy·de·d·Rad stands for syrupus de duabus radicibus, referring to a diuretic syrup prepared from the roots of fennel and parsley. The symbol below the handle is probably that of the pharmacy.
Cultural Context
functional; decorative
Specific Techniques
tin-glazed
Item History
- Made in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy ? between 1500 and 1550
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before December 2, 1988
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) on December 2, 1988
What
Who
- Culture
- Italian
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy ?
When
- Creation Date
- between 1500 and 1550
- Ownership Date
- before December 2, 1988
- Acquisition Date
- on December 2, 1988
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics; earthenware; tin-glaze
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1417/0211