Pharmacy jar 1679

This 17th-century Pharmacy jar, made by the factory of Joseph Dupont-Saint-Pierre, is a prime example of decorative arts from the period. The cobalt blue glaze with white painted floral motifs is a classic example of French tin-glazed earthenware, known as faience. The blank space on the jar would have been filled with a label identifying the contents, likely medicinal herbs or powders. Today, the jar resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a testament to the enduring beauty and craftsmanship of this style of ceramics.