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Apothecary bottle with cover

Apothecary bottle with cover
Object name 
Apothecary bottle with cover
Date 
17th century
Medium 
Delftware
Dimensions 
a: 5 x 3 3/8 in.; b::2 x 2 1/2 in.
Description 
Tin- glazed earthenware wheel thrown cylindrical vessel with rounded shoulder and foot hand painted in blue with two putti, one wielding a staff with entwined serpent and the other holding a wine bladder; both are holding a banner; cylindrical sheet brass with finial.
Object Number 
INV.14994cd
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.