Albarello

Description (Brief):

This albarello has a predominantly white glazed background with bands of crosshatching at each shoulder. At the waist is a band of spiral vines. George Urdang, co-author of the Squibb Ancient Pharmacy Catalogue believed the spiral designed suggests this jar came from Florence.

Date Made: 1600-1699

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Italy: Tuscany, Florence

Subject: Pharmacy

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Related Publication: Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection

Credit Line: Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1991.0664.0522Accession Number: 1991.0664Collector/Donor Number: SAP 446Catalog Number: 1991.0664.0522

Object Name: albarello

Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)Measurements: overall: 17.4 cm x 11.4 cm; 6 27/32 in x 4 1/2 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-7817-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_993692

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