Albarello, polychrome maiolica

Albarello, polychrome maiolica Albarello, polychrome maiolica

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Albarello, Italian, 1700-1780, polychrome maiolica, tin-glazed earthenware albarello used for absinthe, by Order of Augustinians, featuring the emblem of the Order, a flaming heart pierced by an arrow and the Bible.

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A42926
Materials:
whole, earthenware (tin-glazed), polychrome
Measurements:
height 220 mm
diameter 110 mm
type:
albarello
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust