Earthenware Chevrette - Faenza - Late Sixteenth Century

This charming earthenware goat, beautifully decorated with blue plant motifs, was made in Faenza in northern Italy at the end of the 16th century. This type of albarello, that is to say pharmacy pot, the chevrette is distinguished by its oblong shape as well as the presence of a handle and a pouring spout. The vases of this contained syrups or oils. This model has an inscription "OXIMELS SCILL". This refers directly to the function of pharmaceutical container of our goat. Indeed, it is the name of a syrup, oximel, made from honey and vinegar, prepared with extracts of squill, oximel scillitique. Additionally, an archangel is depicted winged and in armor, brandishing a sword. It is designated by the inscription “AN. ATM. leaving no doubt that it is the Archangel Gabriel. Despite the impeccable condition of the whole piece, it should be noted that there is a slight restoration on the top of the collar.