Two handled blue and white albarello vase

Made:
1580-1680
Two handled blue and white albarello vase

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Two handled blue and white albarello vase
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Two handled blue and white albarello vase, possibly used for pickled pumpkin, Italy, 1580-1680

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A631891
Materials:
pottery, glazed blue on white ground
Measurements:
height 300 mm
incl. handles: width 215 mm
type:
drug jars

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