A pair of mid-17th century Italian maiolica Berettino syrup or wet drug jars. Demonstrating bulbous bodies inscribed 'MEL:ROSA:S' and 'SY:ACETOS.DIAROD' within painted labels against a ground of flowers and foliage picked out in yellow and ochre. Each displaying scattered birds, the second with insects too. 
 
Displaying signs of restoration to the rim of each jar.  
 
 
 
PAP224