Antique French Porcelain Apothecary Jar Napoleonic Bee Woman w Caduceus
Antique French Gilt and Polychrome Decorated Porcelain Apothecary Jar, Late 19th or early 20th century. Having caduceus carrying women and oval reserve and decorated with flower filled cornucopiae, terminating with a circle enclosing a figure of a bumble bee (Napoleonic symbol of immortality and resurrection. ) The jar measure 11 inches high by about 5in diameter. Incised mark on the bottom "12" and below that is a "9-1/2". Condition: Wear to gilding otherwise excellent.