Drug jar

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Drug jar

Entry/Object ID

PM.60.93

Description

Delftware drug jar marked "Basil" : bulbous shape; white ground decorated in underglaze blue flowers, with bordered inscription: "U:BASIL:FL:" (ointment of basil); above border, basket of flowers, top; two birds and leaves, top left and right; tassels, lower left, center, and right; swags of flowers; lower center, cherub head and wings; bottom marked with X.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1700 - 1799 Date made: r. 1700 - 1799

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

3084

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Maximum

Height

8-1/8 in

Diameter

6-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 8 1/8 x 6 1/4 in. (20.6 x 15.9 cm)

Dimension Description

Top

Diameter

4-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)

Material

Earthenware

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Multiple chips; crackled glaze.

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial

Note

Deaccessioned in 2025 - poor condition; transitioned to study collection [CAM, 3/18/26]