Forty-seven square-base majolica pharmacy jars with lids, made in Faenza (the Faenzan masters were among the most renowned producers of this type of object). Decorated with elegant, inventive patterns, they each carry a cartouche identifying the substance contained ("anise," "incense," "elder," "Bolivian coca," "valerian,", etc.). Provenance: Ospedale di Santa Maria Nuova in Florence.