This albarello has cobalt blue flowers and vines with yellowish–brown accents on a white background. During this early period of Italian majolica colors were generally limited to a rich cobalt blue, manganese and ochre. An escroll in the center of the container is inscribed with gothic lettering that reads Catatiru Impiat. The jar likely would have contained catartico Imperiale, a purgative electuary, or paste, which was made from scammony (bindweed), cardamom, and cinnamon.
Date Made: ca 1500Date Made: 1475
Location: Currently not on view
Place Made: Italy: Emilia-Romagna, Faenza
Subject: Pharmacy
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Related Publication: Drey, Rudolf E.A.. Apothecary Jars, 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: 1991.0664.0490Accession Number: 1991.0664Catalog Number: M-05702Collector/Donor Number: SAP 414Catalog Number: 1991.0664.0490
Object Name: jaralbarello
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)Measurements: overall: 17.5 cm x 13.3 cm; 6 7/8 in x 5 1/4 in
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-a235-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_993509
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