Rome, Italy - 17th Century - Apothecary Albarello With Berrettino Decoration

ROME, ITALY
Mid-17th Century
Circa 1650

Ref. FC - W 023

Apothecary albarello in baluster shape with double bulge.

Tin-glazed earthenware with blue slip.
Hemmed neck- Resting on a small foot.

Decoration known as "BERRETTINO" in blue on a blue background.

Rotating decoration of stylized flowers and plants.

Phylactery: "BENEDETTA . LAX."

Pharmacopoeia:
Benedicta laxativa or Pulvis benedictus laxativus.
Benedictine laxative powder.
Benedicta laxativa is a mild purgative preparation, very widespread from the 16th to the 18th century.
The mention LAX explicitly indicates a gentle laxative action, as opposed to violent purgatives.

Composition: Senna, Rhubarb, Scammonea melanocytica, Anise, Fennel - Sometimes sugar or honey.
Use: Mild laxative - Facilitates gentle evacuation.

Traces of use:
A restore chip on the top.
Some chips on the foot.

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