Albarello pharmacy jar for mercury ointment, Italy, 1520-1560

Made:
1520-1560 in Deruta
Albarello vase, Italian, fine specimen from Deruta

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Albarello vase, Italian, fine specimen from Deruta
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Albarello vase, Italian, fine specimen from Deruta, 16th century buff and rich blue maiolica, used for mercury unguent

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A42660
Materials:
whole, earthenware (tin-glazed), buff and rich blue on white
Measurements:
overall: 164 mm x 110 mm, 0.62kg
type:
albarello vase
credit:
Debacq