17th to early 18th c. Tin-Glazed Large Italian Bulbous Handled Apothecary Jug Blackamoor The inside of the lid

The inside of the lid of the box pulls out and folds back as a free standing shaving mirror

sliding trap bottom for easy refilling

let me be worthy of it

Because of it's heavy weight prevented more serious dents

In beautiful age related condition

17th to early 18th c. Tin-Glazed Large Italian Bulbous Handled Apothecary Jug Blackamoor The inside of the lidWe are offering A 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 established