A rare Dutch Delft Albarello Hi-ire ointment pharmaceutical apothecaries pot

  

An extremely rare Dutch Delft Delftware tin glaze faience Albarello Hi-ire ointment pharmaceutical apothecaries jar / pot. Some of these pots were found back in Japan. Dutch traders stationed on the Island Decima gave these pots to the local people who treasured these exotic pots very much. Even some of these pots were found in the graves of the famous shoguns.

Now seen as important treasures in Japan and exhibited in the National Museum of Japan / Tokyo + Nezu Institute. Also these important antique pots are used in the famous Japanese tea ceramony tradition by the highest classes. A near identical pot is illustrated in the book by Dr.

Hiroko Nishida, see illustration 131 and text in Japanese. Condition: Near Mint, absolutely sensational superb quality, only a very very thin hairline crack in the top of the jar.

NO RESTORATIONS / FULLY INSPECTED / Guaranteed!!! We inspect ALL objects with the point of a scapel or a needle as nowadys professional restorations cannot be detected anymore by a blacklight or the naked eye. Size: 11cm Hight, 7cm Wide. (4.33 x 2.76 Inches). Date: circa 1650 - 1700 -- Guaranteed. Professional packing is free of charge.

Also check our other auctions of rare original authentic Antique Dutch Delft tiles and Works of Art. The item "A rare Dutch Delft Albarello Hi-ire ointment pharmaceutical apothecaries pot" is in sale since Tuesday, May 5, 2015. This item is in the category "Antiques\Decorative Arts\Ceramics & Porcelain\Other Antique Ceramics".

The seller is "superdelft" and is located in Amsterdam. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Type: Jar Pot
• Maker: Dutch Delft
• Primary Material: Ceramic & Porcelain
• Age: 1650 - 1700
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Color: Blue and white
• Style: Delftware tin glaze faience
• Country/Region of Origin: The Netherlands Holland Delft