18th.Century Italian Maiolica Albarello E. Filonio Persiio Savona Circa.1700 Hoare Of Bath Executed on laid paper

Executed on laid paper

5 by 19 cms

25 cms high

A  Mezzotint engraving

Each printed on laid paper

18th.Century Italian Maiolica Albarello E. Filonio Persiio Savona Circa.1700 Hoare Of Bath Executed on laid paperEarly 18th. Century Italian Maiolica Albarello Drug Jar, Savona Circa. 1700. of dumb bell form, inscribed in manganese. E. filonio persiio. 19 cms high. Some general crazing to glaze. Small chip to rim. E filonio persiio translates historically to extract of Philonium Persicum (Persian Philonium) a highly sought after polypharmaceutical paste used in medieval and Renaissance medicine. A mixture of Opium, White Pepper, Saffron, Amber and Honey.