Pair of Porcelain Apothecary Jars

Rare pair of 19th century French porcelain vases in the Orientalist manner, hand decorated with inspired floral designs, featuring hand painted panels of male and female Egyptian fi...

Standout pair of Chinese porcelain lidded urns with classic form hand decorated with flowers and leaves in orange and red.

This beautiful pair of 19th century French porcelain apothecary jars exemplifies the artistry and craftsmanship of early pharmacy containers. Each jar features a slightly domed lid with a round finial, delicately highlighted with gilt accents. The bodies are hand-painted with rich polychrome decoration, including palm trees, medical caduceus symbols, and stylized serpents entwined around classical columns—traditional emblems of medicine and healing. The jars are inscribed with their original Latin labels: CONS: TAMAR: (Conserve of Tamarind) and EXT: PAPAV: (Extract of Poppy), both once commonly used in apothecaries for medicinal remedies. Their elegant design combines functionality with refined decoration, making them as decorative as they are historic. These jars would have originally been displayed in a 19th century pharmacy, both as storage vessels and as visible markers of important remedies. Today, they make striking decorative pieces for collectors of antique medical instruments...

Mid 19th century pair covered porcelain decorative urns with exterior gilt floral design details . Each urn is in great condition . Minor wear consistent with age / use . Signed with...