BUTYR ANTIM

18th century

This blown and molded square-shaped bottle has a narrow neck for pouring liquids. The oval shaped white enamel shield is framed with red and yellow "c" scrolls. Atop the shield is a yellow sun, with its eyes, brows, nose, and mouth in black. Orange and yellow rays flare out from the sun’s surface. The mark in the center of the shield is <i>BUTYR ANTIM</i> which is also known as Butyrum Antimonii or Butter of Antimony.