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Pair of Pharmacy Bottles
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The inscriptions on these two pharmacy bottles suggest that they held medicinal and domestic remedies. One bottle reads SCABIOS, or “scabious water,” which may refer to a teasel root compound that was used to clean and decontaminate velvet. Inscribed on the other bottle is the word CAPILLV, which was a liquid extracted from a fern-like plant commonly referred to as “maiden’s hair water.”
| Artist / Maker | Italy, Papal States, Faenza |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1500–1510 |
| Culture / Origin | Italy, Papal States, Faenza |
| Medium | tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica) |
| Dimensions | Overall: 38.8 cm (15 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Ceramic |
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