Mel Rosa Sem

18th century

This syrup jar has a straight spout and an applied strap handle with blue and purple decorative motifs over a white glaze similar to 1991.0664.0643. The label in the center of the vessel is marked <i>Mel Rosa Sem</i> which would be a concoction of Rose seeds and honey. George Urdang, author of <i>The Squibb ancient Pharmacy Catalogue</i> attributes this jar to 18th century Venice.