Apothecary Jar Item Number: Ce327 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cylindrical, white earthenware jar with indented waist and flaring, flanged lip. Central dark yellow oval medallion enclosing a phoenix over a cup. There is blue scrollwork overall. Inscribed across the cup is "SEMPER EADEM". Inscribed below with medallion is "ILL.D.SVC.ROS."
History Of Use
The inscription Semper Eadam means “always repeat”; the inscription on the lower body, Ell·D’SVC·Ros, indicates this jar was used for storing a compote of wine of round-leafed sundew.
Iconographic Meaning
Central cartouche with a phoenix, a mythical bird who is cyclically consumed by fire and reborn out of the ashes. The phoenix is also associated with the sun and is a symbol of early Christianity.
Specific Techniques
tin-glazed
Item History
- Made in Liguria, Italy ? between 1660 and 1740
- 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
- Liguria, Italy ?
When
- Creation Date
- between 1660 and 1740
- Ownership Date
- before December 2, 1988
- Acquisition Date
- on December 2, 1988
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics; earthenware; tin-glaze
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1417/0269