Italy.. PB Theriac capsule seal, Pharmacy "Pomo d'Argento", 17th century. Venezia

Lot # 837

Italy. PB Theriac capsule seal, Pharmacy 'Pomo d'Argento', 17th century. Venezia. PB. 8.53 g. 24.5 mm. Rare Pharmacy. About VF. Theriac, described by Klein as a 'wonder drug', was an all purpose medicinal product originating as far back as the Hellenistic period. The centre for sale of this product was Venice, from where it was exported all over the world. Its composition, made up of opium, spices and snake flesh, amongst other ingredients, was a closely guarded secret, making it all the more desirable. The capsule seals, made exclusively of lead or lead alloy, indicated to the buyer, with the stamp of the pharmacy, the authentic nature of the product and to prevent inferior imitations.

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Closing on: 2025-10-04 14:00:00 Roma time