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Antique 19th Century Porcelain Apothecary Jar 'Ong: Egyptiac' Palm Trees Snakes

$829.96
£621.32
€730VAT Included
CA$1,171.37
A$1,207.74
CHF 680.96
MX$15,458.32
NOK 7,851.35
SEK 8,212.05
DKK 5,567.80

About the Item

This elegant apothecary lidded jar is made out of porcelain and was made in France in 1870 ca. The apothecary jar is hand painted and hand gilt. It is decorated with two palm trees before an oriental landscape. Each palm tree has a large snake winding itself around it. In the centre of the image we see a bowl on a golden foot with the words ONC: EGYPTIAC written over it. In the old pharmaceutical language Onc stood for Unguentum which translates as Egyption ointment. The jar is in very good condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Diameter: 5.08 in (12.9 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5195247493192

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