Storage Jar Item Number: Ce254 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
White jar with baluster shape body, disc base, cylindrical neck and flared rim. Solid blue bands divided by black lines alternate with blue scrollwork bands on neck and body. The larger central portion has a cartouche with "sy d'acetos.s" inscribed.
History Of Use
The inscription Sy d’Bcto refers to a syrup of balsamic quince. This syrup was an electuary—a medicinal preparation of honey-like consistency, made by mixing powdered herbs or other drugs with a sweetening agent. It was a tonic designed to make the patient feel cared for.
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
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1417/0198