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 U di calce. The jar would have contained unguentum di calce, or ointment of chalk. The ointment, made of chalk, wax, and oil of roses was used as a salve on burns.
Date Made: ca 1500Date Made: 1500 - 1599
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: 1991.0664.0494Accession Number: 1991.0664Catalog Number: M-05706Collector/Donor Number: SAP 418Catalog Number: 1991.0664.0494
Object Name: jaralbarello
Physical Description: ceramic (overall material)Measurements: overall: 17.3 cm x 13.5 cm; 6 13/16 in x 5 5/16 in
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-81f0-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_993515
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