Apothecary jar 30 cm Artemisia

Apothecary jar hand painted in Pavona style with “Artemisia” written in the cartouche.

The Pavona (peahen) is a decorative style of ceramics widespread in Faenza since the fifteenth century and inspired by the eye of a peacock feather. Inspired by a theme of oriental origin alluding to the rising sun, in the Christian context it is a symbol of resurrection.

This majolica vase is thought to contain artemisia, a plant with a sedative and expectorant effect used against coughs and various kinds of pain.

Dimensions: 30 cm high, 13,5 cm maximum diameter.

(The white spots on the majolica are due to the reflection effect of the photograph)