TAMARINDI

18th century

This urn–shaped drug jar has a round foot and domed lid. The jar has a white tin glaze with blue swags and vines at the neck and inscription. The jar is marked, “TAMARINDI.” Tamarindus is the fruit of the tree <i>Tamardindus indica</i>. The pulp, leaves, and bark are used for medicinal purposes including the relief of fever and indigestion.