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
- type:
- albarello
- credit:
- Loan, Wellcome Trust
