Polychrome tin glazed earthenware albarello used for Salomonis opiate (OPIATA SALOMONIS). 234 mm x 110 mm diameter, 1023g. The jar is decorated in blue, yellow, brown and green glazes with leaf motifs and human faces. Unknown maker, French, first half of 17th century.
Details
- Category:
- Medical Ceramic-ware
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A43093
- Materials:
- empty and earthenware (tin-glazed)
- type:
- albarello
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust