17th to early 18th c. Tin-Glazed Large Italian Bulbous Handled Apothecary Jug Blackamoor It is a well matted

It is a well matted and framed

One of the smaller ones has the word "Poisonous" embossed on one side

Painted Oil on Canvas

examples more commonly found

we can easily date the frame

17th to early 18th c. Tin-Glazed Large Italian Bulbous Handled Apothecary Jug Blackamoor It is a well mattedWe are offering A remarkable 17th to early 18th Century Italian Apothecary Jug The medium used was called Maiolica (Majolica) which is a tin glazed earthenware pottery. Apothecary jugs from the 17th & 18th century Italy served both functional and decorative purposes. This one is embellished with a hand painted floral design over a buff ground. The storage vessel was used in apothecaries as containers for ointments, oils, and various medicines. Well