This blue monochrome albarello is decorated with cobalt blue vines and leaves. The escroll in the center of the container is inscribed with gothic script that reads Ell indo mia. This jar possibly could have contained an electuary (or paste) of Indian major leaf.
Date Made: ca 1500Date Made: 1500 - 1550
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: 1991.0664.0493Accession Number: 1991.0664Catalog Number: M-05705Collector/Donor Number: SAP 417Catalog Number: 1991.0664.0493
Object Name: jaralbarello
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)Measurements: overall: 18.3 cm x 13.3 cm; 7 7/32 in x 5 1/4 in
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-81ee-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_993514
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